Apple's iPhone 16e Is Almost Here in the PH

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(SPOT.ph) Pre-orders for the latest member of the iPhone 16 Series family—the iPhone 16e—are now open, which means we're getting a lot closer to having the unit available here in the Philippines. But if you want to get your hands on the iPhone 16e ahead of the crowd, here are some premium Apple retailers that have it for pre-order starting today, March 20 until March 27. There are even deals and treats to sweeten the pre-order deal.

Also read: Say Hello to the Newest Member of the iPhone 16 Series—the iPhone 16e

Here's where you can pre-order the iPhone 16e in the PH:

It was just last month that Apple dropped the iPhone 16e, which is the most affordable unit in the iPhone 16 Series bunch. Despite the lower price, it's still packed with the features of the latest smartphone lineup. Say, the latest generation A18 chip, intelligent AI features, and impressive battery life. For the camera, the iPhone 16e has a 2-in-1 camera system with a 48MP fusion camera and 2x telephoto on the rear, while the front camera has 12MP. 

The iPhone 16e is available in white and black matte finishes and in 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB. 

Power Mac Center

Web store pre-orders

For those pre-ordering online through Power Mac Center's website, you will have to pay for the full amount after choosing your preferred iPhone 16e model. Once checked out, you will be sent an e-mail confirmation. According to Power Mac, as long as you can add it to your cart, it's still in stock. Otherwise, it's sold out on their web store.

They accept straight credit card or debit card, GCash, Maya, and even GrabPay for non-installment payments. If you're a BPI, HSBC, Metrobank, RCBC, and Unionbank cardholder, you have an option for credit card installment up to 24 months with zero interest.

You can either pick up the new iPhone 16e at designated pick-up locations (SM North EDSA Annex, Robinsons Magnolia, Eastwood Mall, Northeast Square, SM Megamall, Greenbelt 3, SM Aura, and SM Mall of Asia) or have it delivered straight to your doorstep. The shipping fee will be automatically calculated and displayed upon placing your order.

In-store pre-orders

For those pre-ordering in-store, you just have to visit any of the Power Mac Center and The Loop by Power Mac Center participating stores and settle the P10,000 security deposit. For both in-store and online, you cannot change models or quantities after the payment (security deposit for in-store pre-orders) has been made. 

For in-store, the security deposit can be paid through:

• Check (subject to bank verification)
• Straight credit card
• Debit card
• Bank transfer
• GrabPay
• Power Mac Center Gift Certificates or eGC
• GCash
• WeChat
• AliPay
• Maya
• Hello Money
• UnionPay
• BDO Pay
• ShopeePay
• QRPH
• Giftaway
• Trade-in vouchers
• Home Credit (for full payment only)
• Tonik
• Credit card installment (for full payment only)
• Billease

You can get up to P6,000 off on your purchase if you pay straight. Their non-installment options include 1Infinite Access Points, AliPay, bank transfers, BDO Pay, cash, check, debit card, GCash, GrabPay, Hello Money, Home Credit with interest, Straight Credit Card,  PayMaya, Power Mac Center Gift Certificate, Power Mac Center eGift Certificate, ShopeePay, QRPH, UnionPay, UpTrade trade-in value or voucher, and WeChat.

There's a credit card installment of up to 24 easy payments for banks such as AUB, Bank of Commerce, BDO, BPI, Chinabank, EastWest Bank, HSBC, Metrobank, PNB, PSBank, RCBC, UnionBank, Citibank (UnioBank acquired cards).

You can only claim it in the same store where you made the security deposit once stocks become available in the Philippines. 

Some pre-order deals include over P8,000 worth of premium accessories (for web store pre-orders); 30% off on select accessories; and other credit card deals and discounts.

For more information, check out Power Mac Center's website.

Beyond the Box, Digital Walker

Web store pre-orders

You can check out Beyond the Box online stores through their website, as well as in Shopee and Lazada to place an order. Customers will have to pay for the unit in full via any of their available payment methods:

• All major debit and credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, JCB)
• Three months installment on applicable banks
• Online banking (supported online banks are AUB, BDO, BPI, Chinabank, EastWest Bank, Landbank, Maybank, Philippine National Bank, PSBank, RCBC, Robinsons Bank, Unionbank, and UCPB) via DragonPay
• Over-the-counter non-banks via Dragon Pay
• GCash
• GrabPay
• Coins.PH
• ShopeePay
• PayMaya
• Cash installments through TendoPay and BillEase
• eGifts from GiftAway

For Shopee payments, they accept ShopeePay, SeaBank, SPayLater, Payment Center/E-Wallet, linked bank accounts, credit or debit cards, and online banking. Lazada payments, on the other hand, can be made via Lazada Wallet, GCash, credit or debit card, installments (BDO with 3 months installment at 0% interest and non-credit cardholder installment plans), and Maya.

In-store pre-orders

You can walk in and pre-order at any Beyond the Box, open-source by Beyond the Box stores, and select Digital Walker stores. You will have to pay for the unit in full via any of their available payment methods:

• Cash
• Debit, credit card straight charge
• 3 up to 36 months installment on applicable banks
• Online bank transfers (BDO, BPI, and UnionBank)
• eGifts from GiftAway
• Home Credit
• BillEase

Do take note that availability comes on a first-come, first-serve basis. Some online pre-order deals have freebies worth up to P4,645; other credit card installment deals and even free shipping.

For more information, check out Beyond the Box's website.

iPhone 16e prices (according to PH website):

128GB — P39,990
256GB — P46,990
512GB — P58,990

Price of the iPhone 16 series

iPhone 16 starts at P54,990
iPhone 16 Plus starts at P62,990
iPhone 16 Pro starts at P69,990
iPhone 16 Pro Max starts at P84,990

Do take note that the prices vary depending on where you're going to get it.

ICYDK, you can also get your hands on the latest Apple drops on Apple's flagship store in Lazada and Shopee. You can also check out Apple's website for more of their offerings.

Also read:
Apple's Newest iPhone 16 Series Boasts Camera Control, "Apple Intelligence" + More
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