The wait is over – iPhone 16 pre-orders are now live worldwide. After the initial announcement, Apple and various carriers have made their flagship models available for purchase, with some fantastic promotions for those ready to upgrade.
Below I've listed the main carriers for both the US and UK, along with key details you need to know before making your purchase. While I don't expect iPhone 16 preorders to sell out, it’s wise to grab one during the initial launch period as the early deals tend to be better than those offered later.
The iPhone 16 Pro in its various colorways (Image credit: Apple)
As you've no doubt heard, the biggest changes to this year's models comes in the form of the new Camera Control button – a haptic input on the side of the handset that acts as a shutter release button, focus and exposure lock (via a two-stage press) and can also be used to control functions such as the zoom.
Apple has really doubled down on the iPhone 16 being a camera for photographers and videographers, in part due to the slower-than-anticipated rollout of eagerly anticipated Apple Intelligence features.
The iPhone 16 series officially releases on September 20. Preorders placed today should arrive on that date. You can also purchase the iPhone 16 in stores starting the same day, if you prefer to pick it up directly.
The best deals from major carriers like AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile are typically available during the preorder period, so if you're planning to upgrade then securing a preorder will ensure you get the most value. Apple’s trade-in rebates, offering up to $650 / £650 off, are unlikely to change in the near future.
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For nearly two decades Sebastian's work has been published internationally. Originally specializing in Equestrianism, his visuals have been used by the leading names in the equestrian industry such as The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), The Jockey Club, Horse & Hound, and many more for various advertising campaigns, books, and pre/post-event highlights.
He is a Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts, holds a Foundation Degree in Equitation Science, and is a Master of Arts in Publishing. He is a member of Nikon NPS and has been a Nikon user since the film days using a Nikon F5 and saw the digital transition with Nikon's D series cameras and is still to this day the youngest member to be elected into BEWA, The British Equestrian Writers' Association.
He is familiar with and shows great interest in street, medium, and large format photography with products by Leica, Phase One, Hasselblad, Alpa, and Sinar. Sebastian has also used many cinema cameras from the likes of Sony, RED, ARRI, and everything in between. He now spends his spare time using his trusted Leica M-E or Leica M2 shooting Street photography or general life as he sees it, usually in Black and White.
