How to pre-order iPhone 14, Plus, Pro and Pro Max

Apple has unveiled its latest line of smartphones – the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max. As usual, Apple will start pre-orders, so those who want a handset can quickly place their order and then about a week can wait to get the new handset.

Unfortunately, you’re probably not the only person pre-ordering a new iPhone. In our experience, a few minutes’ delay can delay the delivery of a device for days, if not weeks. In this article, we’ll help you prepare so you can place your order quickly and be one of the first to receive Apple’s new iPhone.

So if you want the best chance of getting one of the new iPhone 14 models, read on to find out what you should do – now!

Of course, you don’t have to pre-order or buy from Apple. In addition to the Apple Stores, other resellers will start selling the iPhone starting September 16 (or October 7 in the case of the 14 Plus). Alternative resellers include Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy in the US, and Carphone Warehouse, PC World, KRCS, John Lewis and others in the UK. You can also pick one up from the phone networks. Check out our best iPhone deals for the best prices.

However, the experience of recent years shows that Apple prefers its own stores and online customers when it comes to delivering the popular devices, so the first tip is obvious: If you want to get hold of the iPhone 14, you should order directly from Apple quickly.

Not sure which model to buy? Read our iPhone buying guide.

What day do iPhone pre-orders start?

You can pre-order the iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, and 14 Pro Max on Friday, September 9 at 8:00am ET or 5:00pm PT (we have additional times in additional locations listed below).

When will the new iPhone ship?

The iPhone 14, 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max will ship and be available in stores the following Friday, September 16th.

The iPhone 14 Plus won’t ship until Friday October 7th.

When do pre-orders start?

Pre-order starts at the following times, where most of our readers reside:

• US: at 5:00 AM (PST/PDT), 6:00 AM (MST/MDT), 7:00 AM (CST/CDT), 8:00 AM (EST/EDT)
• Canada: As above and 9:00 a.m. (AST/ADT)
• UK: at 1pm (GMT/BST)
• Europe: at 2 p.m. (CET/CEST)
• India: at 5:30 p.m. (IST)
• Australia: at 20:00 (AWST/AWDT), 21:30 (ACST/ACDT), 22:00 (AEST/AEDT)
• New Zealand: at midnight the following day (NZST/NZDT)

Set your alarm when you’re in the US!

How to pre-order a new iPhone

1.

Create or verify your Apple Store account now

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It’s a good idea to now verify the account you’re shopping with from Apple. You don’t want to find yourself having to enter a new credit card or alternate shipping address when trying to order your iPhone. Don’t hesitate, because Apple will most likely take the Apple Store offline before the product launch – so you won’t be able to make any changes to your account. Don’t wait until pre-orders start to verify your account, because upon entering Apple’s website, you’ll inevitably be greeted with an Apple logo and the words “We’ll be right back.”

How to verify your Apple account

1. You can find the summary of your Apple account activity at this link.
2. Sign in with your password or tap or Face ID.
3. Check that the delivery address is still correct.
4. Check that a current credit card is listed as the payment method.

2.

Find the iPhone you want and prepare to pre-order

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After the keynote, the new iPhones quickly appeared on Apple’s web store, but with no option to buy or pre-order. However, Apple includes a Get Ready To Pre-Order feature that allows you to save your desired variant as a favorite. Here’s what to do:

How to select your iPhone

1. Find the iPhone you want on Apple’s website and go to the relevant iPhone 14 pre-order page via See Pricing (or click here for iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Pro).
2. Choose exactly the iPhone you want: model, color, storage if you have a trade-in phone.
3. Choose your payment options now – whether you want to pay in advance or in monthly payments.
4. Add AppleCare+ if you want.
5. Now click Get Ready for Pre-Order
6. On the next page, Apple offers you the option to add more accessories, confirm payment information (Apple will verify your card by changing $/£0), enter contact information, and agree to the terms.
7. When you have completed all of these steps, click Save your pre-order information.

Don’t worry – you won’t be charged until you complete your pre-order on the pre-order day.

3.

Preorder iPhone

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On the day pre-orders start, the Apple Store will likely be closed until pre-orders start.

Get ready to refresh the page just before pre-orders start where you are right now.

Thanks to your preparation, you can quickly select the iPhone you want and your bank and delivery details are ready. All you have to do is wait!

Much luck!