Apple iPhone 13 announced, UK prices and release date and time confirmed

Sportsextral September 15, 2021

Apple launch iPhone 13 with new camera and video capabilities

The new Apple iPhone 13 has been revealed.

Prices for the UK have not yet been revealed but at $799 in the US, it is likely to be around the same figure for the entry-level model.

Apple has confirmed its update program pre orders will open at 1pm on Friday 17 September, with phones available from 24 September.

The iPhone 13 will also be available from:

Follow our blog for all updates from UK retailers on where to get the iPhone 13 and the best deals.

Apple upgrade program

Apple’s upgrade program allows people to get the new phone as soon as it is available for a monthly fee. The Apple website says upgrades will open on Friday 17 September at 1pm.

This could be a big hint about when pre orders will open for all UK customers on Friday

Apple upgrade program

Apple’s upgrade program allows people to get the new phone as soon as it is available for a monthly fee. The Apple website says upgrades will open on Friday 17 September at 1pm.

This could be a big hint about when pre orders will open for all UK customers on Friday

First prices hint?

The entry-level iPhone 13 is priced at $799 according to Apple CEO Tim Cook in a live stream to announce the latest generation of the iPhone 13, leaving UK customers frantically converting dollars to pounds to guess at UK prices.

It is possible the prices will directly translate across with the iPhone 13 priced at £799 and the iPhone Pro Max priced at a hefty £1,099.

If the conversion is done based on current conversion rates it could mean the new iPhone 13 is priced at a little under £580.

What is new on the iPhone 13?

Here is a quick guide to the updates on the iPhone 13. It includes the longer battery life, screen sizes, the new Brighter Super Retina display, 5G connectivity, and the new uWide camera

The iPhone on EE

Other networks are staying coy on what they will be offering. However, EE is currently offering a full works plan that includes lots of extras:

Our Full Works plan for iPhone is gives you your favourite Apple services on EE. Enjoy Apple Music, Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade included in your plan for 24 months with truly unlimited data. Plus upgrade whenever you want. All on the UK’s best network for 5G and 4G

What’s new?

The new model boasts a longer ‘all day’ battery life and new camera features.

And its new top of the range iPhone 13 Pro and Max models features a triple-lens camera in a variety of space-age metallic hues.

The higher-end model is being hailed by Apple as its ‘fastest’ ever phone and sports its longest-life battery yet.

The iPhone 13 Pro Max has the longest battery life ever in an iPhone, at 2.5hours longer than the iPhone 12 equivalent.

The latest phone range was rumoured to be likely to include a new suite of colours after pictures of a vibrant pink hued device was leaked.

The latest model is faster and brighter and comes with a longer battery life, thanks to the new smart data mode will kick in to conserve usage when higher 5G speeds aren’t needed.