In the just-concluded “Super Foresight” fall conference, Apple launched new products including iPhone 14 series, Apple Watch Series 8 series, Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Ultra and so on. After the event, Apple’s official website in China updated the prices of these new products in China.
iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus
Apple unveiled the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus at a special event on Wednesday, an update to its mainstream smartphone model that does away with the mini model and embraces a larger body size across the board. Joining the 6.1-inch iPhone 14 is the iPhone 14 Plus, a smartphone with a 6.7-inch display that reappears after years of the Plus suffix.
The 6.1-inch iPhone 14 starts at $5,999 and the 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Plus starts at $6,999. Both models are available for pre-order in blue, purple, midnight, starburst and red on September 9 at 8 p.m. GMT. iPhone 14 goes on sale on September 16 and iPhone 14 Plus goes on sale on October 7.
The models are as follows:
- The 128GB version of the iPhone 14 retails for RMB 5,999
- The 256GB version of the iPhone 14 retails for RMB 6,899
- The 512GB version of the iPhone 14 retails for RMB 8,699
- The 128GB version of the iPhone 14 Plus retails for RMB 6,999
- The 256GB version of the iPhone 14 Plus retails for RMB 7,899
- The 512GB version of the iPhone 14 Plus retails for RMB 9,699
iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max
These two high-end models see the biggest difference since the iPhone 13 series in 2021. As expected, only the Pro model gets the new A16 Bionic processor 4nm process with nearly 16 billion transistors, the new chip brings performance gains in three important areas, power efficiency, display and camera.
The 6.1-inch iPhone 14 Pro starts at $7,999 and the 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Pro Max starts at $8,999. Both models will be available for pre-order on September 9 at 8 p.m. GMT and will go on sale on September 16 in four colors: dark purple, gold, silver and dark sky gray.
The models are as follows
- The 128GB version of the iPhone 14 Pro will retail for RMB 7,999
- The 256GB version of the iPhone 14 Pro retails for RMB 8,899
- The 512GB version of iPhone 14 Pro retails for RMB 10,699
- The 1TB version of the iPhone 14 Pro retails for RMB 12,499
- The 128GB version of the iPhone 14 Pro Max retails for RMB 8,999
- The 256GB version of iPhone 14 Pro Max retails for RMB 9,899
- The 512GB version of iPhone 14 Pro Max retails for RMB 11,699
- The 1TB version of iPhone 14 Pro Max retails for RMB 13,499.
Older iPhone models
In addition to launching four iPhone 14 models, Apple has also lowered the retail prices of the iPhone SE, iPhone 12, and iPhone 13. The second-generation iPhone SE is now available in Midnight, Starlight and Red and can be purchased directly now.
The models are as follows:
- The 64GB version of the iPhone SE retails for RMB 3499
- The 128GB version of the iPhone SE retails for RMB 3899
- The 256GB version of the iPhone SE retails for RMB 4699
Currently, only the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini models remain available on Apple’s China website. These two models are available in six colors – pink, blue, midnight, starburst, green and red – and are now available for direct purchase.
The model numbers are as follows:
- The 128GB version of the iPhone 13 mini retails for RMB 4,699
- The 256GB version of the iPhone 13 mini retails for RMB 5599
- The 512GB version of the iPhone 13 mini retails for RMB 7,399
- The 128GB version of the iPhone 13 retails for RMB 5399
- The 256GB version of the iPhone 13 retails for RMB 6,299
- The 512GB version of the iPhone 13 retails for RMB 8099.
The iPhone 12 is still available for sale, but only in this model. It’s available in blue, purple, white, green, black and red and can be purchased directly now.
- The 64GB version of the iPhone 12 retails for RMB 4699
- The 128GB version of the iPhone 12 retails for RMB 5,199
- The 256GB version of the iPhone 12 retails for RMB 6099.
Apple Watch Series 8 Series
The updated Apple Watch Series 8 series does not change much in terms of appearance, mainly through the enhancement of internal sensors that can monitor female ovulation and traffic accidents. The Apple Watch Series 8 is still available in five aluminum colorways: midnight, star, green, blue, and red, and in 41mm and 45mm versions.
The Apple Watch Series 8 will be available for pre-order at 8 a.m. on September 9 and will go on sale on September 16. Among the models
- 41mm GPS model with the star-colored aluminum case; loopback bracelet for RMB 2,999
- 45mm GPS model with star-colored aluminum case and loopback bracelet for RMB 3,199
- 41mm GPS + cellular model with starburst aluminum case; loopback bracelet RMB 3799
- 45mm GPS + cellular model with star-colored aluminum case; loopback bracelet RMB 3,999
- 41mm GPS model silver-tone aluminum case; single loop bracelet RMB 2,999
- 45mm GPS model silver-tone aluminum case; single-loop bracelet for RMB 3,199
- 41mm GPS+Cellular model with the silver-tone aluminum case; single strap for RMB 3799
- 45mm GPS+Cellular model with the silver-tone aluminum case; single bracelet for RMB 3,999
- 41mm GPS model star-colored aluminum case; woven single-loop bracelet for RMB 3399
- 45mm GPS model with the star-colored aluminum case; a braided single-loop band for RMB 3599
- 41mm GPS+Cellular model with the star-colored aluminum case; braided single-loop band RMB 4199
- 45mm GPS+Cellular model with the star-colored aluminum case; a braided single-loop band for RMB 4,399
- 41mm GPS+Cellular model silver-tone stainless steel case; loopback sports strap RMB 5,499
- 45mm GPS+Cellular Silver Stainless Steel Case; Loopback Bracelet RMB 5,899
- 41mm GPS+Cellular Gold Stainless Steel Case; Leather Chain Strap RMB 5,899
- 45mm GPS + Cellular model gold stainless steel case; leather bracelet RMB 6,299
Apple Watch SE
The second-generation Apple Watch SE back case has been redesigned, and the new model remains the same size as the previous version, at 41mm for the smaller model and 44mm for the larger one. The nylon composite material is used, the S8 chip is used, the speed is increased by 20%, the body is available in silver, midnight and starlight, the new production process can reduce the carbon footprint by 80%, and matching back cases are available for purchase.
The second-generation Apple Watch SE will be available for pre-order at 8 a.m. on September 9 and will go on sale on September 16.
- 40 mm GPS model with silver-tone aluminum case; single band for RMB 1,999
- Silver aluminum case for 44 mm GPS model; single band for RMB 2,199
- 40 mm GPS+Cellular model with the silver-colored aluminum case; single strap for RMB 2,399
- 44 mm GPS+Cellular model silvered aluminum case; single bracelet for RMB 2,599
- 40 mm GPS model star-colored aluminum case; a braided single-loop band for RMB 2,399
- 44 mm GPS model with the star-colored aluminum case; braided single-loop bracelet for RMB 2,599
- 40 mm GPS + cellular model with the star-colored aluminum case; a braided single-loop band for RMB 2799
- 44 mm GPS + Cellular model in Star Aluminum; woven single-loop band RMB 2,999
Apple Watch Ultra
The Apple Watch Ultra is different in many ways from what the Apple Watch Series 8 offers. To complement the larger screen size, the Apple Watch Ultra also uses a large titanium case that offers greater protection than the steel and aluminum versions used in other models.
The Apple Watch Ultra is available in “Titanium Case with Green Alpine Loopback Band,” “Titanium Case with Orange Alpine Loopback Band,” and “Titanium Case with Starlight Alpine Loopback Band. “Three models, available in small (fits 130-160 mm wrist circumference), medium (fits 145-190 mm wrist circumference), and large (fits 165-210 mm wrist circumference) will be available for pre-order on September 9 at 8 a.m. All models will be available for purchase upon approval. The product will be priced at RMB 6,299.
Second-generation AirPods Pro
The second-generation AirPods Pro is equipped with the H2 chip, which supports high-bandwidth connectivity for “superior sound quality,” Spatial Audio capabilities have been further expanded, and the new drivers bring more detail and a more differentiated triad of frequencies.
The second-generation AirPods Pro will retail for RMB 1,899 and will be available for order at 8 p.m. on Sept. 9. They go on sale September 23rd. Each customer is limited to two pairs of AirPods Pro.
