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Russian telecom giants MTS and Beeline have announced the commencement of pre-orders for Apple’s latest lineup, including the iPhone 16 series, Apple Watch 10, and AirPods 4, as reported in a press release received by RBC on September 9. The launch of these devices follows Apple’s global unveiling of the new iPhone 16 lineup, equipped with integrated Apple Intelligence AI, next-generation AirPods, and Watch Series 10, with sales set to begin on September 20.
According to the statement, MTS revealed pricing details for the iPhone 16, starting from 114,990 rubles and going up to 159,990 rubles. The iPhone 16 Plus ranges from 134,990 to 179,990 rubles, while the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max are priced between 154,990 to 229,990 rubles and 194,990 to 254,990 rubles, respectively. The Apple Watch 10 is set at 54,999 rubles, and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is listed at 109,999 rubles. AirPods 4 range between 19,999 to 24,999 rubles, while AirPods Max are priced at 79,999 rubles.
Beeline, in its announcement, provided similar prices, starting at 114,999 rubles for the iPhone 16, 154,999 rubles for the iPhone 16 Pro, and 194,999 rubles for the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Yandex Market reported that the iPhone 16 could cost over 90,000 rubles after global sales begin, depending on the configuration and the seller, with the Pro models starting significantly higher.
Retailers M.Video-Eldorado listed prices for the iPhone 16 at 113,999 rubles to 149,999 rubles, with Pro and Max models reaching up to 249,999 rubles. They also set the Apple Watch 10 at prices between 54,999 to 99,999 rubles.
CDEK.Shopping noted that the iPhone 16 starts at 91,000 rubles excluding customs duties, with Apple Watch 10 priced from 45,000 rubles. The announcement comes as consumers anticipate the official launch of these new devices in late September.