Although we’re still early in the iPhone 16 pre-order cycle – pre-orders only started today (September 13) – there are already some delays looming that could impact how quickly you get your new Apple phone. Depending on which model you buy, your phone could arrive well after Apple’s September 20 release date, with delivery dates pushing out even further into October as stock dwindles.
We’ve gathered the latest shipping data from Apple’s website, as well as delivery times from the three major US carriers. We looked at shipping data for each color of all four iPhone 16 models with their standard storage size. (That’s 256GB for the iPhone 16 Pro Max and 128GB for all others).
Delivery dates for iPhone 16: Apple Store
| Model | Estimated delivery dates in the USA |
|---|---|
| iPhone16 | 20 September |
| iPhone 16 Plus | 20 September |
| iPhone 16 Pro | September 20 (Black, Nature, Desert); October 2 – 7 (White) |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | 7 October – 14 October |
If you pre-order an iPhone 16 Pro from Apple, you can still get your phone in any color except Titanium White on launch day on September 20. For white, the most popular pre-order option from Apple, you’ll have to wait for delivery sometime between October 2 and October 7.
If you want the iPhone 16 Pro Max, you’ll have to expect a longer wait for all four colors. Apple expects a delivery window of October 7-14 for all 256GB iPhone 16 Pro Max variants.
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are easier to get through Apple and are scheduled to arrive on September 20, at least for now. If you haven’t pre-ordered yet, you should do so soon to avoid any shipping delays.
Delivery date for iPhone 16: AT&T
| Model | Estimated delivery dates in the USA |
|---|---|
| iPhone16 | 20 September |
| iPhone 16 Plus | 20 September |
| iPhone 16 Pro | 20 September |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | 30 September – 14 October |
At AT&T, pre-ordered Phone 16 Pro models are expected to arrive on September 20, regardless of which color you choose.
Orders for the iPhone 16 Pro Max at AT&T are coming a little later. All colors except Natural Titanium will be delayed between September 30 and October 14. You can get Natural Titanium on launch day on September 20, but that probably won’t be long now.
Want an iPhone 16 model from AT&T quickly? All colors are expected to arrive on September 20th. The same goes for iPhone 16 Plus pre-orders from AT&T.
Delivery date iPhone 16: T-Mobile
| Model | Estimated delivery dates in the USA |
|---|---|
| iPhone16 | 20 September |
| iPhone 16 Plus | 20 September |
| iPhone 16 Pro | 20 September |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | 20 September |
T-Mobile has all models in stock and ready to ship on September 20. Whether you pre-order the Phone 16 through T-Mobile, buy an iPhone 16 Plus through T-Mobile, or turn to T-Mobile for pre-orders of the iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max, all models will ship on launch day in a week. For now.
Delivery date for iPhone 16: Verizon
| Model | Estimated delivery dates in the USA |
|---|---|
| iPhone16 | 20 September |
| iPhone 16 Plus | 20 September |
| iPhone 16 Pro | 20 September |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | 30 September |
Verizon is in stock with the iPhone 16 and shipped all color options of the phone on September 20. This also applies to iPhone 16 pre-orders from Verizon as well as iPhone 16 Pro models purchased through the carrier.
Unfortunately, Verizon’s iPhone 16 Pro Max order has been pushed back to September 30, so you’ll have to wait a little longer if you want the top-of-the-line iPhone.
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