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

[Webcat86]

First thing I did after taking off the white screen protector is put on another screen protector lol. I’d rather have the phone looking as good as possible over the next few years of ownership and just replace the protector if I had to.

Also had a case ready and waiting to put on it.

I had a case waiting too but my 14PM looks new after 2 years with no screen protector

 

[Blazingsaddle]

On launch day at 13:08. iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB in black. Got the email at 12 today.

Exact same time and model as me, I’ll keep refreshing my emails every 30 seconds 😀

 

[daleski75]

It’s nice to see the scalpers in full flow on eBay, one guy is charging £2,999.99

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I am really hoping no one is this stupid to buy them at that price.

 

[spcdust]

Exact same time and model as me, I’ll keep refreshing my emails every 30 seconds 😀

I'm in the same boat, literally missed launch day delivery by seconds I reckon as the last screen said delivery on the 20th but the confirmation screen it moved to the 25th-30th. Email confirmation at 13.09 so guessing ordered at 13.07 or 08. Been stuck on preparing to ship since Friday, when the payment request was made to my credit card. There's a chance I might get it tomorrow if it goes to shipped status this evening as the logistics centre has later pick-ups from the delivery companies but more likely it's going to be Tuesday. Ultimately, no worries, it will arrive within the delivery estimate, if not a day before. FYI - ordered Natural Titanium Pro Max 256GB

 

[Webcat86]

It’s nice to see the scalpers in full flow on eBay, one guy is charging £2,999.99

Sealed Apple 2024 Iphone 16 Pro Max 6.9" 256/512GB/1TB preordered for 20 SEP 9AM | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Sealed Apple 2024 Iphone 16 Pro Max 6.9" 256/512GB/1TB preordered for 20 SEP 9AM at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

www.ebay.co.uk

I am really hoping no one is this stupid to buy them at that price.

Whoa!

Makes my £600 for a 256gb 14 Pro Max look even more of a bargain...

 

[JoHugh]

I luckily reserved an iPhone 16 Pro last night at Eldon Square and I’ve just picked it up whilst returning my 16 Pro Max that had a defect on the frame.

And unfortunately, this one too has a mark on the frame on the back this time, ughhhh. 😭

I’m not sure what to do now, do I go through even more hassle and replace it again or live with it?

If it bothers you enough to post this I’d swap it, should be perfect after all. Hope it gets sorted

 

[daleski75]

Whoa!

Makes my £600 for a 256gb 14 Pro Max look even more of a bargain...

I was sort of tempted to get an iPhone 15 pro max from facebook for £500 but didn’t want to risk them doing an insurance scam.

 

[danb1979]

Whoa!

Makes my £600 for a 256gb 14 Pro Max look even more of a bargain...

eBay UK is full of those eijits thinking folk are desperate enough to spend x3 the price to buy their new iPhone they'll have got on a contract upgrade etc

There are probably even bigger idiots out there who'll entertain paying it

 

[daleski75]

eBay UK is full of those people thinking folk are desperate enough to spend x3 the price to buy their new iPhone they'll have got on a contract upgrade etc

There are probably even bigger idiots out there who'll entertain paying it

Idiots always gonna idiot!

 

[limesmoothie]

I waited and thought about it, have now got a 16Pro in desert titanium arriving tomorrow. I've enjoyed the 15PM, but I prefer to be able to use the phone one handed.

Didn't pull the trigger on a new watch - my 8 is still in great condition and there's nothing really compelling about the Watch 10.

 

[Blazingsaddle]

I'm in the same boat, literally missed launch day delivery by seconds I reckon as the last screen said delivery on the 20th but the confirmation screen it moved to the 25th-30th. Email confirmation at 13.09 so guessing ordered at 13.07 or 08. Been stuck on preparing to ship since Friday, when the payment request was made to my credit card. There's a chance I might get it tomorrow if it goes to shipped status this evening as the logistics centre has later pick-ups from the delivery companies but more likely it's going to be Tuesday. Ultimately, no worries, it will arrive within the delivery estimate, if not a day before. FYI - ordered Natural Titanium Pro Max 256GB

Yeah I tried to logon but kept telling me I was too early, when I eventually got on at 1pm just kept me waiting for 6/7mins and then gave me 25th -30th, not the end of the world if it doesn’t come till due date but would have been nice earlier.

 

[martdy]

Finally - Shipped!
Just refreshed for the umpteenth time and my 16P 256 NT is on its way tomorrow by DPD
I was in the 25th to 30th group.

 

[nck64]

Finally - Shipped!
Just refreshed for the umpteenth time and my 16P 256 NT is on its way tomorrow by DPD
I was in the 25th to 30th group.

Still waiting. Same group 🙁

 

[David1986H]

Finally - Shipped!
Just refreshed for the umpteenth time and my 16P 256 NT is on its way tomorrow by DPD
I was in the 25th to 30th group.

Witch iPhone are you upgrading from?

 

[SamTheeGeek]

Finally - Shipped!
Just refreshed for the umpteenth time and my 16P 256 NT is on its way tomorrow by DPD
I was in the 25th to 30th group.

Still waiting same group

 

[martdy]

Witch iPhone are you upgrading from?

Upgraded from a 14 Pro 256 (sold it last week on eBay )

 

[Easilydone]

Still waiting same group

I was exactly the same but just got my DPD notification. Ordered at 13:08 but didn’t get the confirmation from Apple till 13:18 if that makes any difference.

 

[Rich101088]

Am I the only one who has had theirs shipped with crappy UPS? 😩

 

[Harrycooke]

Still waiting same group

I’m also still waiting, same time frame of 25-30 but white 256gb 16pm.

 

[SamTheeGeek]

Desert titanium here 256gb

 

[nck64]

I’m also still waiting, same time frame of 25-30 but white 256gb 16pm.

13:15 16P black 256. White one ordered at same time arrived Friday.

 

[dbagg]

I’ve had most generations of the iPhone and only dropped my phone 3 or 4 times. In 2 out of those cases, the screen protector took the damage and i only needed to pop in another one.

I’ve had every iPhone generation since the 4 and must’ve dropped each one 30+ times! No screen protector, never had a broken screen. Always use a case of course, but the only thing I’ve ever actually broken was the rear camera on a mini.

Edit - point is I think people see a broken protector and assume that would’ve been a broken screen, when that’s not necessarily true

 

[Yorkieray]

Finally - Shipped!
Just refreshed for the umpteenth time and my 16P 256 NT is on its way tomorrow by DPD
I was in the 25th to 30th group.

Mine has also shipped and is on its way to the local DPD depot. Looks like my 16 Pro Max should be here tomorrow.

 

[Webcat86]

I’ve had every iPhone generation since the 4 and must’ve dropped each one 30+ times! No screen protector, never had a broken screen. Always use a case of course, but the only thing I’ve ever actually broken was the rear camera on a mini.

Edit - point is I think people see a broken protector and assume that would’ve been a broken screen, when that’s not necessarily true

Exactly. The protectors are much weaker and softer than the actual screens

 

[ryan102]

Went from 15PM to 16 Pro. Got to admit, it took a day or 2 but loving the smaller form factor and lighter phone. Glad I can use the phone with 1 hand again. Really missed the regular pro and battery isn't too far off what the pro max was getting when I traded it in.

The new side button is very annoying so hoping I can pick up a decent case soon to cover it up. But overall, really happy to go from Pro Max to Pro.