Apple Watch and iPhone 6S, 6S Plus SA pricing and launch details
Core Group has announced the official launch date of the Apple Watch in South Africa – while the official cash price for the latest iPhones has also been revealed.
According to Core, the Apple Watch will launch on 23 October 2015.
The Apple Watch was announced in March 2015, and hit retail in the USA the following month.
There have been a number of local apps developed for the gadget – including Absa and Standard Bank’s banking apps – which launched in August and September, respectively.
Apple Watch Sport pricing
| Model | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Watch Sport Silver Aluminium Case with White Sport Band | 38mm | R5 899 |
| 42mm | R6 799 | |
| Apple Watch Sport Space Grey Aluminium Case with Black Sport Band | 38mm | R5 899 |
| 42mm | R6 799 | |
| Apple Watch Sport Silver Aluminium Case with Orange Sport Band | 38mm | R5 899 |
| 42mm | R6 799 | |
| Apple Watch Sport Silver Aluminium Case with Blue Sport Band | 38mm | R5 899 |
| 42mm | R6 799 | |
| Apple Watch Sport Rose Gold Aluminium Case with Lavender Sport Band | 38mm | R5 899 |
| Apple Watch Sport Gold Aluminium Case with White Sport Band | 38mm | R5 899 |
| Apple Watch Sport Rose Gold Aluminium Case with Stone Sport Band | 42mm | R6 799 |
| Apple Watch Sport Gold Aluminium Case with Midnight Blue Sport Band | 42mm | R6 799 |
Apple Watch pricing
| Model | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Watch Stainless Steel Case with White Sport Band | 38mm | R9 299 |
| 42mm | R9 999 | |
| Apple Watch Stainless Steel Case with Red Sport Band | 38mm | R9 299 |
| 42mm | R9 999 | |
| Apple Watch Space Black Stainless Steel Case with Black Sport Band | 38mm | R9 299 |
| 42mm | R9 999 | |
| Apple Watch Stainless Steel Case with Milanese Loop | 38mm | R10 999 |
| 42mm | R11 799 | |
| Apple Watch Stainless Steel Case with Saddle Brown Classic Buckle | 38mm | R10 999 |
| 42mm | R11 799 | |
| Apple Watch Stainless Steel Case with Black Classic Buckle | 38mm | R10 999 |
| 42mm | R11 799 | |
| Apple Watch Stainless Steel Case Mdnight Stone Leather Loop | 42mm | R11 799 |
| Apple Watch Stainless Steel Case Mdnight Blue Loop | 42mm | R11 799 |
| Apple Watch Stainless Steel Case Midnight Blue Modern Buckle | 38mm | R12 599 |
| Apple Watch Stainless Steel Case Soft Pink Modern Buckle | 38mm | R12 599 |
| Apple Watch Stainless Steel Case with Link Bracelet | 38mm | R15 999 |
| 42mm | R16 999 | |
| Apple Watch Space Black Stainless Steel Case with Space Black Link Bracelet | 38mm | R17 999 |
| 42mm | R18 499 |
iPhone 6S and 6S Plus pricing
Meanwhile, iStore has released the official cash prices of the latest Apple iPhones.
The devices are available for pre-order on the company’s website, with Space Grey, Silver, Gold, and Rose Gold colour options to choose from.
The prices are as follows:
| Phone | Price |
|---|---|
| Apple iPhone 6s – 16GB | R11 799 |
| Apple iPhone 6s – 64GB | R13 599 |
| Apple iPhone 6s – 128GB | R15 499 |
| Apple iPhone 6s Plus – 16GB | R13 599 |
| Apple iPhone 6s Plus– 64GB | R15 499 |
| Apple iPhone 6s Plus – 128GB | R17 499 |
MyBroadband has also revealed the first Vodacom contract priced for the new iPhones, with pre-orders for the device would open on 9 October ahead of its launch in SA on 16 October.
The contract prices are as follows:
| Phone | Contract | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone 6s – 16GB | Smart S | R650 |
| Apple iPhone 6s – 16GB | Smart M | R699 |
| Apple iPhone 6s – 16GB | Smart L | R799 |
| Apple iPhone 6s – 16GB | Smart XL | R899 |
| Apple iPhone 6s – 128GB | UChoose Smart S | R899 |
| Apple iPhone 6s – 128GB | UChoose Smart L | R1 049 |
| Apple iPhone 6s – 128GB | UChoose Flexi 750 | R1 149 |
For those who cannot wait the week for local operators to offer cash deals for the device, Takealot is selling imported versions of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus – with prices ranging between R14,000 – R19,000.
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