Buying an iPhone in the USA: how much can you save on each model?

iPhone 11

An improved version of the iPhone XR. With a very cool camera. There are now two of them on the back, one with an ultra-wide lens. The smartphone can take quick photos (no more motion blur), has 2x optical zoom, and a flash that is 30% brighter than before. And you can shoot video in 4K 60fps. The picture comes out smooth and doesn’t shake, even if you are jumping across dunes in a car (Tim Cook demonstrated this at the presentation).

The front camera is no worse either, with the ability to shoot in 4K 60fps, lots of new technologies and, for the first time, a slow-motion mode for selfies.

The screen is 6.1 inches, Liquid Retina. Very energy-efficient, the smartphone easily holds a charge for several days. And the processor inside is the awesome A13 Bionic. It is twice as powerful as the chips used in the best Android smartphones. It will be perfect for games and even VR for at least another 3-5 years.

The price of the iPhone 11 in Russia at Apple is from 59 990 rubles. And how much does the iPhone cost in America? Easy: remove "/ru" from the site address, and we see that the price is $699. That is, only 49 000 rubles. Taking into account the duty (15% on everything over $200), we get that:

The savings if you order an iPhone 11 from America amount to 5750 rubles.

iPhone 11 Pro

The same device as the iPhone 11, just improved. A bigger battery, an additional camera on the back (now there are three of them!). A special Deep Fusion processor has been added for an extra boost in photo quality. In general, "Pro" is considered to be for professionals. Supposedly, you can use it to shoot movies and professional photos. And you can work with it all day, because the battery here lasts 4-5 hours longer than on any other iPhones.

And you can review the results of your creativity on an incredible display. This is the first Super Retina XDR, with brightness higher than any TV (you can easily watch movies even during the day under the sun on the beach), and incredible contrast.

At Apple, the price of the iPhone in the USA is $999 (about 71 thousand rubles). In Russia — from 89 990 rubles. Even taking the duty into account (which, by the way, is paid online with Pochtoy.com), the difference is very substantial.

Savings when buying iPhone 11 Pro in the USA — 11 460 rubles.

iPhone SE

On April 15, 2020, Apple introduced the direct successor to the iPhone 8 series — the new very cheap iPhone SE. It has the form factor of the iPhone 8, but powerful hardware from the iPhone 11, including the advanced A13 Bionic processor.

The device has the smallest display of all iPhones — 4.7 inches. For many, this is more convenient (you can put the smartphone in your pocket, it fits well in your hand). The battery is weaker than in top iPhones — one and a half times compared to the iPhone 11 and almost twice compared to the iPhone 11 Pro. But the price in Russia is only 39 990 rubles. In the US, this Apple iPhone costs even less —$399 (27 900 rubles). With the duty, it will be 29950 rubles.

Savings when buying in the US, taking the duty into account, — 10040 rubles. At the same time, shipping from the US via Pochtoy.com costs $12.

iPhone XS

Face ID (facial identification), durable glass, storage — up to 512 GB. Powerful A12 Bionic chip. Screen — 5.8 inches. On Apple’s official website in America, this iPhone is no longer sold, so it is best to buy it from Newegg. They sell both used (refurbished) versions and completely new options, in any colors and with any amounts of built-in storage.

You can also buy the iPhone XS in the USA most easily from Amazon, but there it will be locked to a specific mobile carrier (you will have to unlock it, which takes either money or a little effort).

How much does the iPhone XS cost in the USA? If new — then on average $1099. In Russia, the price of an official one starts from 62 990 rubles, that is, buying it in Russia is actually even cheaper. Apparently, the reason is that this is an old model, and in Russia its remaining stock has not yet been sold out.

But you can save money if you get a used iPhone XS in the USA. Then the savings are significant, around 25 thousand rubles. It is worth reminding that Refurbished devices in America are not at all the same as used ones in Russia. The products are guaranteed to work, and most often you cannot tell that they were used (except that they do not come in the original box).

iPhone XR

An excellent and very inexpensive iPhone. The only one in the Apple lineup with an LCD display. Moreover, it is also the first bezel-less one from Apple, going edge to edge. The technology is Liquid Retina, the diagonal is 6.1 inches (very solid, larger than the iPhone X). The processor is A12 Bionic. The display specs and size almost reach the level of the iPhone XS Max, while the price in the States is much lower. Plus, you can choose from six body colors.

The price in Russia at Apple is 49 990 rubles. In the USA — $599.

Savings if you order this iPhone in America — 3850 rubles.

iPhone 7

The most affordable of the modern iPhones. You get a 4-core processor, quite decent 2 GB of RAM for iOS, up to 256 GB of internal storage, and a full set of the latest iOS features (except face unlock). The display diagonal is 4.7 inches.

iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 are not officially sold by Apple, so it is better to look on Amazon/Newegg/eBay. Prices for iPhone 7 in the US start at $400 for a new 128 GB model (28 thousand rubles), and from $150 for a used one. In Russia, this 128 GB option costs from 37 200 rubles.

Savings when buying iPhone 7 in the US: 7100 rubles, if you take the duty into account.

Where to buy an original iPhone in the USA?

1. Apple.com

The best prices, unlocked devices. But only new models (you can no longer find iPhone 8/iPhone XS here). Besides, the store is not too fond of customers from Russia — it tries to make them buy from Apple.ru, where the same products cost more. Therefore, your payment may not be accepted. Especially if you specify our warehouse address exactly the same way as everyone else does (then the store understands that these are customers not from the USA). Therefore, you should order carefully. Periodically our address ends up on the official website's blacklist. Do they suspect something?

2. Amazon.com

Here, on the contrary, the attitude toward customers from Russia is the friendliest possible. Everything is sold, there are many payment options, free delivery to the Pochtoy.com warehouse. There is a special page with all Apple equipment: official, directly from the manufacturer. Thanks to 10-15% discounts, the price of devices is often cheaper than even at Apple and Apple. We highly recommend buying MacBooks, iPads, AirPods, and so on here. The only problem is that most iPhones here are locked to a US carrier (fortunately, this applies only to iPhone). Then you will have to unlock them — and that means either money or your own time.

3. eBay.com

The main auction site on the internet. You can find any models, including old ones (up to iPhone 1!). The cost is often favorable, but for the most part these are used devices. You need to look at the sellers' reputation, the description of what they are selling (sometimes they may sell a box at the price of an iPhone), and also check the shipping cost — sometimes even within the USA it can be $20-$40.

4. Newegg.com

The main electronics store in the USA. There are both new and Refurbished devices here. Delivery to Pochtoy.com is mostly free. Prices are usually a little higher than on Amazon, but the smartphones do not need to be unlocked (if the word Unlocked is in their name). The cost of devices is much lower than in stores in Russia, and the site treats customers from Russia very loyally.

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