Perhaps the most famous brand of mobile phones of the last decade - Apple iPhone. In queues for a new model, buyers are ready to sleep, eat and live for a while, just to get the coveted gadget one of the first. iPhone ads are everywhere, and it seems like only Indians in the jungle don't know about phones. If you decide to try out the vaunted phone created by the American Steve Jobs in the recent 2007, we will advise where it is better buy iPhone in Minsk or upgrade your "true" gadget to a more modern model.
For example, let's compare the cost of APPLE iPhone XR in the color "black" on the sites of 21 vek, 5 element, electric power and the official store Apple i-store в Minsk.
I-Store offers to buy a phone with 64 GB of memory for 1999 rubles.
The same cost of this model on the 21st century website, shipping will be free.
It can be cheaper with a 21st century promo code*
5 element was no exception, the price is 1999 bins and also free shipping or pickup.
Don't forget about promotional codes of the 5th element*. Plus purchases in large chains are the possibility of installments up to 12 months.
The lowest price for an iphone in Minsk was found in the Elektrosila store and amounted to 1899 rubles.
The minimum cost is coordinated by the manufacturer. As a rule, the cost of Apple smartphones varies depending on the country and product delivery channel.
The cost of older models decreases over time. Therefore, if you are not chasing new products, you can wait and buy an older model at a discount. For example, the i-Store is currently selling the iPhone SE at a discounted price.
Let's talk about nice gifts from Apple. If you decide to upgrade your iPhone to a new one, your old phone will be taken into account. First, they will give an assessment of the condition of your phone, and then issue a certificate for the estimated amount. When buying a new phone in the i-Store store, that amount will be deducted from the cost of the new model you have chosen. Nice bonus.
iPhone at flea markets
But, if you can’t afford a new device, you should look at a used phone at flea markets (see Free portals for posting ads).
At Kufar.by we found a black iPhone 7, 32 GB, used for about a year for 740 rubles. The condition of the photo is excellent, the seller assures that the phone is original, it works without interruptions and even the packaging has been preserved. The new model in the store costs 1 rubles.
Mobile phone iPhone 8 with 64 gigabytes of gray memory on Kufar sell for 1150 rubles. The phone is still under warranty since July 2018. There are two scratches on the case.
Found at flea markets and models removed from sale. For example, the iPhone 5S, of course used, can be taken for 120 rubles.
How to identify a fake iPhone?
Be careful when buying phones from hands or in unverified stores. Chinese fakes are very difficult to distinguish from the original. You can check the authenticity of the iPhone on the official Apple website marked "Checking the eligibility for service and support." To do this, you will need to enter the serial number of the phone, which can be found in the settings or on the back cover of older models. When buying used phones, you can even run into stolen copies.
Some stores sell iPhones with a difference of 400-600 rubles compared to official dealers. Such copies should be considered if quality is not important to you, but the “cover” is important. This is a clear fake, brought from the Chinese market. Yes, the iPhone is assembled in China, but they use original parts and certified software.
There are fakes that are easy to spot with the naked eye. The iPhone has only one slot for a SIM card, the back cover is fixed with screws, there should be no hieroglyphs on the case and no antenna. As for the filling. Distinguishing iOS from Android is not difficult. For example, go to the App Store app. If you know what it looks like, then you can easily catch a fake if Google Play opens in the window. Check for other must-have iPhone apps.
If you are looking for a cheap iPhone, go to AliExpress. There, a used iPhone XR costs $500 (about 1250 BYN).
For the sixth iPhone of Chinese origin, the cost starts at $168 (350 BYN).
Do I need to explain that these are good copies, and not the original? Or not good, with Chinese firmware. About the site aliexpress wrote in detail here.
Alternative to Apple
Every iPhone model is different. iPhone SE, according to users, works like a clock, which won universal love. The six was endowed with a good camera, but the rest was forgotten. The five was on the wave of popularity, the phone is of excellent quality, but the software is outdated and is not supported by the company. An excellent choice is the iPhone XR. Why are we doing this. You can try to find a worthy replacement for any model in the smartphone market.
For those who prefer performance and a reliable camera, you can take it instead. You can’t call it compact, but the performance of the device will be better. Look at the options on the website of the official representative in Belarus.
Look for an iPhone XR replacement Samsung Galaxy Note 20 with 64 pixel camera. Or Huawei P30 PRO at the same price as Iphone XR.
