pattayapip Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Any ideas how i can check availability of over the counter purchase of an iPhone XS Max in Hong Kong If it was readily available i would just jump on a flight and go over there for a day ? How do i find out if they are available ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DipStick Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Simply google IPhone dual xs max in Hong Kong 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mark5335 Posted October 12, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2018 Go to the HK Apple Shop official website. Select one of the stores, and click on the iphone XS page. The website will advise if stock is currently available. (I actually did this myself a week ago). 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Leopard Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Question. Are iPhones cheaper in Hong Kong or is it availability?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark5335 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 The 256GB XS Max is HK$10,799 but presently unable to compare to Thailand prices as the launch details / availability here is still awaited. However, an iphone8 plus in Thailand is 27,900 baht compared to HK$6,099 (approx 25,600 baht). So it does seem that iphones are cheaper in HK (the difference perhaps primarily due to zero VAT in HK). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyTucker Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Hong Kong will be cheaper than both Thailand and the UK.Go to www.apple.com/hk Select your choice of phonePay via credit card and it will advise you of a collection date.Big advantage with the Hong Kong version is that it takes 2 x actual SIM cards.Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayapip Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 Yes to a few answers here, reason for Hong Kong is the Physical Dual Sim Cards, so not comparable with Thai or UK or anywhere else prices Hong Kong Apple website you cannot buy without proving a HK address . . . . Thanks ** Not quite as easy as just googling iPhone XS Max in Hong Kong . . . ** 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyTucker Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 I am seriously considering flying out in two weeks to buy two units.Just waiting for them to confirm stock of the Watch 4Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 (edited) It will be interesting to see if the dual sim or eSim will be offered in Thailand... I have seen no Thai carrier offer eSim other than in the iWatch? Edited October 12, 2018 by sfokevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyTucker Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 The dual sim is only be available in China, Hong Kong and Macau.Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyTucker Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 esim is not operational yet. Apple will release an update in November to activate the esim.If you travel frequently to different countries a dual sim phone will be a huge advantage.There are no reports of when esim will be available in less developed countries.Safest bet is the dual sim, you can get a local SIM card at any airport.Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetphet Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, TommyTucker said: Hong Kong will be cheaper than both Thailand and the UK. Go to www.apple.com/hk Select your choice of phone Pay via credit card and it will advise you of a collection date. Big advantage with the Hong Kong version is that it takes 2 x actual SIM cards. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Pretty sure you cannot buy from Apple's Hong Kong website without a Hong Kong, or maybe Chinese credit card. Tried doing the same on the Singapore site last week. My UK card wouldn't go through. They also want a valid local address. Another thing to consider. The vast numbers of Chinese and Hong Kong Chinese customers that will be trying to buy these IPhones. OP may have to wait a while before demand dwindles and stock levels rise. I tried buying an iphone in Hong Kong beginning of December a couple of years ago. iPhone 6 I think. Any stock they had was pre-ordered and gone every day...even in December. Edited October 12, 2018 by phetphet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Won’t be long before someone will be selling the dual sim model on Lazada... albeit at a premium price ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayapip Posted October 13, 2018 Author Share Posted October 13, 2018 17 hours ago, TommyTucker said: I am seriously considering flying out in two weeks to buy two units. Just waiting for them to confirm stock of the Watch 4 Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Yes the Watch 4 showing as not available just yet, but the XS Max is showing as in stock in every store . . Just booked a flight there in a couple of weeks . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyTucker Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Yes the Watch 4 showing as not available just yet, but the XS Max is showing as in stock in every store . . Just booked a flight there in a couple of weeks . . You never know, we might be in Hong Kong on the same day ????Enjoy life, whilst you can! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayapip Posted October 13, 2018 Author Share Posted October 13, 2018 15 hours ago, TommyTucker said: You never know, we might be in Hong Kong on the same day ???? Enjoy life, whilst you can! 23rd October Hong Kong Airlines 3am Flight, arrive at 8am, Taxi into the City . . . . .2PM Onwards to the Philippines (Work) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayapip Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 Actually an update to this, you do not even need to leave the Airport now !!! It is available in the Airport, and you can order, reserve without making payment, payment is on collection ???? Save me the time and trouble getting into the city and back . . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanjita Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 On 10/12/2018 at 3:26 AM, Snow Leopard said: Question. Are iPhones cheaper in Hong Kong or is it availability?? There really won't be a lot in it particularly as some are flying to HK just to purchase the new iPhone XS with dual SIM capability. I live in UK so am happy with my iPhone Max with eSIM and standard SIM. As soon as iOS 12.1 is released then I'll port my UK SIM to eSIM and retain the empty space for abroad. I'm now on day 4 of the iPhone Max and have to state that it's a fantastic gadget, if not a little expensive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJ Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 the original HK version XsMax with 2 sim slots is already available for about 2-3 weeks e.g. in Pattaya/Tukcom (assuming in MBK BKK as well), 256 GB currently for 49.9K and decreasing ( 3 weeks ago was 62K) - the exact amount as for the Thai model which is available to pre order from tmr 19.10. at Apple TH website........ in TH Apple store latest by early November 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyTucker Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 the original HK version XsMax with 2 sim slots is already available for about 2-3 weeks e.g. in Pattaya/Tukcom (assuming in MBK BKK as well), 256 GB currently for 49.9K and decreasing ( 3 weeks ago was 62K) - the exact amount as for the Thai model which is available to pre order from tmr 19.10. at Apple TH website........ in TH Apple store latest by early NovemberThanks for the update.Just checked the Apple Thai website and if ordered now, they will deliver on Friday 26th October.Enjoy life, whilst you can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyTucker Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 23rd October Hong Kong Airlines 3am Flight, arrive at 8am, Taxi into the City . . . . .2PM Onwards to the Philippines (Work)Has the trip been successful?Enjoy life, whilst you can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark5335 Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 I bought at the HK Apple Store in Canton Road Tsim Sha Tsui yesterday. I got the XS Max 256 GB with dual nano sim. The store is huge and very busy, however, if you know what you want you can be in and out in 5 minutes as the staff there are very efficient and do on the spot sales with their mobile cashier devices. By the way, I hadn't been in Tsim Sha Tsui district for about 15 years. The area was packed with mainlanders on shopping journeys so quite a bit of hustle 'n' bustle, although most of the hustling was being done by the ubiquitous Indian sellers of dodgy suits and copy watches (far worse than along Sukhumvit!). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer90210 Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 (edited) And will the dual sim phone purchased in HK, function with other sim cards from the world ? will it not be blocked, locked on any such compatibility sh*it? Remember that the eSim function is not offered by all gsm operators in Europe. Fyi. And this new toy does not accept the current nano sim cards.... a bit lost ! Edited October 25, 2018 by observer90210 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark5335 Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 2 hours ago, observer90210 said: And will the dual sim phone purchased in HK, function with other sim cards from the world ? will it not be blocked, locked on any such compatibility sh*it? Remember that the eSim function is not offered by all gsm operators in Europe. Fyi. And this new toy does not accept the current nano sim cards.... a bit lost ! I installed the AIS nano sim taken from my iPhone 6 today and the phone XS Max is working fine in Bangkok. Comment about eSim not relevant here as the iPhone XS Max sold in HK/China/Macau is dual nano sim (which is the point of this thread, as originally raised by the OP), unlike the XS Max sold in most other jurisdictions such as Australia/UK and soon Thailand for which dual sim will be 1 nano + 1 eSim. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayapip Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 Visit was a complete successDid not leave the airport, just exited immigration and went to T2 (area open to all - pre departure) had a coffee at Starbucks and collected my Xs Max 512Gb at 9 amChecked in and sat in an empty lounge for a couple hoursBack in Thailand now and my AIS nano sim is in the phone along with my Vodafone UK SimBoth working exactly as I wantAm sure eSim will be the way to go in the futureBut not right now for most peopleSent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayapip Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 Sent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayapip Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 Perfect !!!Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyTucker Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Sounds great, I bet you’re over the moon!Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayapip Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 Works for me ???? No need for 2 Phones when i travel now (Work and Home) can set them up exactly as i need, more than happy Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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