Demand for the new iPhone in Russia is 15% higher compared to its predecessor, even though prices are at least 50% more than in Western markets. Following the 2022 export bans by companies like Apple,

Pre-order demand in Russia for the new iPhone is 15% higher than for its predecessor, one reseller told Reuters on Friday, even though it is at least 50% more expensive than in the West. Russia legali

The fee for battery replacement for older out-of-warranty iPhones varies by model. iPhone 15 and iPhone 14 can have batteries replaced for $99, while most older models will see charges of $89, excepting the iPhone SE and iPhone 8, which still have a $69 battery replacement fee.

Despite the iPhone 16 range being priced far higher than in the West, consumers in Russia are keen to secure the latest model of iPhone, with preorders up 15% year-on-year.

Finally, remember that Apple offers a $30 discount on all non-Pro, non-SE iPhones it sells. Below are the real prices for all iPhone models. For example, the iPhone 16 starts at $799, which includes the $30 discount. If you select your carrier during purchase, you get that price. Otherwise, you pay $829 for the handset.

Russia's leading electronics retailer M.Video-Eldorado and mobile network operator MTS both claimed on Thursday to be the first in Russia to unveil Apple's new iPhone 16. M.Video said phone deliveries would begin from next week.

Russian retailers have launched pre-sales of the new iPhone from Apple, despite the company's ban on exports to Russia. The device will cost several hundred dollars more in Russia than in the US, according to Reuters.

Retailers in Russia have begun pre-sales of Apple's (AAPL) new iPhone 16 models, circumventing the company's export ban to the country.