Apple iPhone XS Max prices compared across the region: Who's the most expensive?
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iPhone XS Max prices compared across the region: Who's the most expensive?
Apple has definitely crossed a new pricing threshold with the launch of the 6.5-inch iPhone XS Max, its most premium and expensive model to date.
It's a known fact that almost everything is more expensive in Singapore when compared to other countries in the region, but exactly how much more are you forking out in Singapore versus elsewhere around the region? We take a look at how the iPhone XS Max is priced in different countries around this region:-
| iPhone XS Max | Singapore | Hong Kong | Taiwan | Japan | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64GB edition | S$1,799 | HK$9,499 (~S$1,661) |
NT$39,900 (~S$1,779) |
￥124,800 (~S$1,537) |
A$1,799 (~S$1,773) |
| 256GB edition | S$2,039 | HK$10,799 (~S$1,888) |
NT$45,500 (~S$2,029) |
￥141,800 (~S$1,746) |
A$2,049 (~S$2,020) |
| 512GB edition | S$2,349 | HK$12,499 (~S$2,185) |
NT$52,900 (~S$2,356) |
￥164,800 (~S$2,029) |
A$2,369.00 (~S$2,335) |
As expected, consumers in Singapore are paying the highest price for the iPhone XS Max in all three storage tiers. Japanese consumers, on the other hand, are enjoying significantly lower retail prices for the handset with savings between S$262 to S$320!
The prices quoted in this article are based on currency exchange rates at the time of publication, hence do expect slight variations to the actual amount you are paying at the Apple Retail Store in the different market.
Of course, this also does not take into account your travel-related expenses if you plan to go abroad to pursue these savings. Your best bet is to find a friend or family member who is traveling to either Hong Kong or Japan, and have your preferred new iPhone to hitchhike back with them.
Happy shopping!
For a more a detailed look at everything new from Apple, check out these recommended reads:-
- Read (1): Here are all the price points for the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR
- Read (2): Hands-on: The more powerful, durable, and expensive Apple iPhone XS and XS Max
- Read (3): First Looks: A closer look at all six colors of the new Apple iPhone XR
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