Other UK iPhone 16/16 Plus/16 Pro/16 Pro Max Pre-release, Orders and Dispatch Thread

[waquzy]

Apple Support is indeed very rubbish! Just got off the phone with them and they are ordering me another iPhone 16 Pro Max to replace my faulty one and it’s estimated to arrive 15th - 22nd October. That’s really poor and I’m not happy with that at all.

Instead I’m going to keep checking every morning for new stock on the iPhone upgrade programme, and if they have one in, I’ll reserve it and return my faulty one there and then. If 2 weeks go by and I haven’t got another then I will probably just return the phone and switch to another brand. Can’t believe I’m saying that as I’ve had every iPhone since the 4s, but I’m really disappointed with Apple here. 😭

Ok buddy. I believe you 🙄

 

[Qountdown]

Ok buddy. I believe you 🙄

It's like he thinks Tim Cook is browsing this thread and will speed the process up.

 

[BAZ1307]

Ok buddy. I believe you 🙄

I probably won’t switch brands but I feel some anger towards Apple right now. I’ve just bought a MacBook Pro with M3 Pro chip so I’m locked into the ecosystem now lol. I really don’t want Android but I also just want less hassle. At this rate I might get a regular 16 instead of waiting for another Pro.

 

[waquzy]

I probably won’t switch brands but I feel some anger towards Apple right now. I’ve just bought a MacBook Pro with M3 Pro chip so I’m locked into the ecosystem now lol. I really don’t want Android but I also just want less hassle. At this rate I might get a regular 16 instead of waiting for another Pro.

These things happen matey, of course you are pissed off at the moment, I would be as well. But just be patient and wait a few weeks and get the phone you actually want. It ain't the end of the world.

 

[Penny81]

Hi, can you remember what time you ordered and was it the pro max? I’m hoping to get a email from dpd today or tomorrow.

I ordered at 13:08 on the Friday 16 pro max 512gb black titanium. Hopefully your email will also arrive tonight or tomorrow

 

[Bungleaio]

Got a Berlin screen protector fitted to mine today at the Glasgow store. I walked in and was served almost immediately.

I’ve had a cheap protector on for the past year or so on my previous phone and this one feels better, I can’t tell any difference to when the screen was bare. It’s £35 but it’s guaranteed and for the quality I’m happy.

 

[southnorth]

Got a Berlin screen protector fitted to mine today at the Glasgow store. I walked in and was served almost immediately.

I’ve had a cheap protector on for the past year or so on my previous phone and this one feels better, I can’t tell any difference to when the screen was bare. It’s £35 but it’s guaranteed and for the quality I’m happy.

Do you mean Belkin?

 

[maka344]

I probably won’t switch brands but I feel some anger towards Apple right now. I’ve just bought a MacBook Pro with M3 Pro chip so I’m locked into the ecosystem now lol. I really don’t want Android but I also just want less hassle. At this rate I might get a regular 16 instead of waiting for another Pro.

Are you in your return window for the Mac?

 

[kkh786]

The iPhone 16 Pro came this afternoon with no drama like last year.

To me it feels different to the iPhone 15 Pro but in a good way! 🙂

 

[Qountdown]

Got a Berlin screen protector fitted to mine today at the Glasgow store. I walked in and was served almost immediately.

I’ve had a cheap protector on for the past year or so on my previous phone and this one feels better, I can’t tell any difference to when the screen was bare. It’s £35 but it’s guaranteed and for the quality I’m happy.

Yeah I did the same. Honestly can’t even tell it’s on. Quite expensive but apparently you get a 2 year warranty and a free replacement if it cracks.

 

[Qountdown]

On a side note, when I traded in the 15 pro max he used a device that scanned it and gave it a green tick, front back etc… never seen that before? Asked him if it was new and he said he’s only been there a few months.

 

[sahajesh]

Yeah I did the same. Honestly can’t even tell it’s on. Quite expensive but apparently you get a 2 year warranty and a free replacement if it cracks.

Make sure you keep the packaging - I left it behind and the guy said I should take it.

 

[Qountdown]

Make sure you keep the packaging - I left it behind and the guy said I should take it.

Yeah got it mate, it tells you how to register it etc, brown sleeve of paper 👍

 

[David1986H]

After my iPhone had time to finish indexing and updating, here my best geek bench and speedometer score.

I was expecting higher on speedometer as the single core score is similar to my M3 max which gets 44 points.

 

[jdhopkins]

View attachment 2422712I’m going out on a limb and saying it’s not coming today

So I'm in exact same boat, any movement on yours or any indication from O2 when they plan on delivering? Such a shambles this year.

 

[Kerry78]

Tbh even talk about new designs is strange to me. Edges may get a little rounder or more square, and camera lenses change a bit, but there hasn't been a design change since X and there wasn't much of one between the X and the very first iPhone. And then we all just stick them in cases anyway.

The same design now came out back in 2020 was the X similar to the 7 casing I never had one lol 😜

 

[Kerry78]

Here’s my new iPhone lol

It boasts alot more functions then one 😂

 

[newJeans]

has anyone on o2 managed to get an esim to transfer? 🙁

 

[Neil Harrison]

has anyone on o2 managed to get an esim to transfer? 🙁

Won't work...Only way you can do it is going into store or ordering a new eSim..utter madness, apparently its for security

I had to do that today and I will have to do it for my daughter who is having my 15pro

 

[tigertazz]

So I'm in exact same boat, any movement on yours or any indication from O2 when they plan on delivering? Such a shambles this year.

Nothing whatsoever. Still shows processing with a delivery date of 20/09/24

I called and spoke to them yesterday under the pretence that I just need to know to arrange for someone to be home.

They told me “we can’t look into it until it’s 3 working days past the delivery day”

Frustrating to say the least.

On top of this I was trying to cancel the Apple watch data plan as I’m not using it and they can’t do that either as the watch is associated the number being upgraded.

I’m at a loss for words

 

[psychopomp2]

Sorry if it’s already been posted but which screen protectors are people using? I use to use the ESR Armor ones but for some reason I cannot find them.

IMHO can't beat the Belkin Ultraglass 2 screen protector. Not cheap at all, but using it on my iPhone 16 Pro the clarity is superb and its barely noticeable. Also installation was a doddle, the included installation tray is foolproof.

 

[Big Stevie]

Sorry if it’s already been posted but which screen protectors are people using? I use to use the ESR Armor ones but for some reason I cannot find them.

I’m using the Spigen Glas.tR EZ Fit Tempered glass screen protector along with a Spigen Ultra Hybrid case. The screen protector comes with an applicator frame for precise fitment which worked perfectly. It comes as a twin pack so you get a spare one should you mess up fitting.

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[danb1979]

I’m using the Spigen Glas.tR EZ Fit Tempered glass screen protector along with a Spigen Ultra Hybrid case. The screen protector comes with an applicator frame for precise fitment which worked perfectly. It comes as a twin pack so you get a spare one should you mess up fitting.

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This; its been asked over and over and it's the Spigen one that gets mentioned time & time again

The Belkin Ultraglass one sounds superb; but it seems to be Apple store only currently

I've used the Spigen EZFit with Spigen cases, as well as Caseology, Nomad, UAG & Otterbox cases and zero issues

 

[Pez555]

25-30 window and I have shipped. Hopefully DPD as they are always next day

 

[Diorama]

I’m using the Spigen Glas.tR EZ Fit Tempered glass screen protector along with a Spigen Ultra Hybrid case. The screen protector comes with an applicator frame for precise fitment which worked perfectly. It comes as a twin pack so you get a spare one should you mess up fitting.

Also have this is exact screen protector and glass - both went on perfectly.
Have seen issues online so far with both the ESR (rainbow effect) and the Armorite (not quite the right dimensions)