How to preorder the iPhone X, starting October 27 – CNET

It seems like an eternity since Apple announced the biggest change to the iPhone‘s design we’ve ever seen. Some of the iPhone X’s most striking features include its large screen, no home button, and fancy facial recognition. 

It’s awesome, but there’s one problem: the iPhone X is probably going to be hard to find for awhile and preordering one will require some strategy. One analyst claims Apple is only able to manufacturer 10,000 iPhone Xs per day, which, if you consider Apple usually sells several million iPhones over a launch weekend, isn’t a lot. 

iPhone X preorder date

Preorders for the iPhone X begin Oct. 27. Preorders typically start around 3 a.m. ET. Deliveries are expected to arrive on Nov. 3, as well as in-store availability. 

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iPhone X pricing

Be ready to pay a lot for the iPhone X. The base 64 GB model is priced at $999/£999/AU$1,579, with the 256GB model priced at $1,149/£1,149/AU$1,829. Yeah, not cheap at all. Monthly payment plans from carriers are available, ranging from $49 to $56 for Apple’s iPhone Upgrade Program which includes AppleCare+ for the 256GB model. 

Use the Apple Store app

By far the quickest way to preorder an iPhone over the past few years has been the Apple Store iOS app. With just a few taps you can complete the order and go back to bed. If the idea of using an app makes you nervous, it’s OK! We have six tips to give you the best possible chance of completing a successful preorder.