Preorder the iPhone 13, iPad and iPad mini: Ordering opens today

The iPhone 13 has been announced, preorders open 1 PM Friday 17 September - Register now to avoid disappointment

iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max will be available in four stunning finishes including Graphite, Gold, Silver, and Sierra Blue

by William Austin-Lobley |
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The iPhone 13 has been announced and its release date confirmed. The latest model will be available from Friday 24th September, with preorders opening around 1 PM on Friday 17th September.

The range will include the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Max and the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Apple will also be launching the iPad (9th Generation) and new iPad mini, which are already available to preorder.

To stave off disappointing any customers, Currys PC World is offering Apple fans the chance to register ahead of the preorder opening. Doing so will keep you up to date with the latest news and pricing, and alert you when the preorder is live - that way you don’t have to keep refreshing your browser. Click here to register your interest with Currys PC World.

As confirmed by the official Apple website, prices start at £679 for the iPhone 13 mini and £779 for the iPhone 13. The new iPhone 13 Pro will start at £949, and the iPhone 13 Pro Max from £1,049. Various retailers and operators will be offering payment plans and contracts.

Where else to preorder your iPhone 13:

EE - (Register your interest with EE)

O2 -

Three - (Register your interest with Three)

Amazon UK

iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini
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What’s new on the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini?

• Improved dual-camera system with 47% better low-light performance

• A15 Bionic chip and superfast 5G

• Durable design via a ceramic shield

• Super Retina XDR with 28% increase in brightness

• Up to 19 hours of video playback (iPhone 13)

iPhone 13 Pro
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What’s new on the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max?

• Improved tri-camera with enhanced low-light performance

• Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion

• A15 Bionic chip, superfast 5G, double the storage

• Ceramic shield

• Up to 28 hours of video playback (iPhone 13 Pro Max)

iPad 9th gen
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What’s new on the iPad (9th Generation)?

• 10.2-inch Retina display with True Tone

• A13 Bionic Chip with Neural Engine

• iPad OS 15

• 12MP Ultra Wide front camera

• Improved battery

iPad mini in use
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What’s new on the iPad mini?

• All-screen design, 8.3-inch Liquid Retina Display

• Touch ID

• A15 Bionic chip

• 12MP Ultra Wide front camera

• 5G models available

William Lobley is a Senior Content Writer and reviewer for WhatsTheBest, specialising in technology, gaming, and outdoors. He also writes for Empire Online.

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