If you've been on the search for a new iPhone and have decided either the iPhone 12 Pro or 12 Pro Max are the one for you, you've likely run into an issue - there's no stock.
In both the US and the UK, stock of Apple's two most powerful phones has recently dried up with most carriers, retailers and networks all listing either no stock, low stock or a long delivery date.
While this seems like a strange situation, it seems to be becoming common practice with popular tech goods in the face of Covid-19 thanks to shipping delays - something anyone who's tried to buy a PS5 will know all too well!
While there are some delays on iPhone 12 deals or the smaller Mini, it's the two larger and more popular handsets that have really been hit with major delays with most retailers listing late December or early January as the next load of stock.
So what can you do if you've got your sights set on the iPhone 12 Pro or Apple's massive iPhone 12 Pro Max deals? Some retailers still have some stock and for others, delivery dates have been announced if you decide to order now.
Below we've included everything you need to know about where to buy the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max in either the US or UK.
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Where to buy the iPhone 12 Pro in the US:
Delivery dates in the US seem to completely depend on where you're ordering from. Some retailers seem to still be able to get the device to you with next day delivery and others can take a few weeks:
- Apple Store: In stock with delivery dates of January 8 onwards
- Best Buy: In stock with delivery dates of December 18
- AT&T: In stock with delivery dates between January 1 - January 8
Where to buy the iPhone 12 Pro Max in the US:
- Apple Store: In stock with delivery dates of December 31 onwards
- Best Buy: In stock with delivery dates of December 17
- AT&T: In stock with dates between December 11 - December 15
Where to buy the iPhone 12 Pro in the UK:
In the UK, you can go down two different routes - SIM-free or on a contract. However, it appears whichever option you choose, you will be waiting a minimum of a few weeks to get the iPhone 12 Pro:
SIM-free iPhone 12 Pro deals:
- Amazon: Out of stock but can be ordered with an email update on delivery dates
- Mobiles.co.uk: Available to buy with a date of 26/01/2021
- Carphone Warehouse: Available to buy with expected dates of January 26
- Very: out of stock with no updates on return
- John Lewis: out of stock with no updates on return
iPhone 12 Pro deals on contract:
- Carphone Warehouse: Available to buy, with dates of January 26
- Mobiles.co.uk: Available to buy with dates from from January 12 - January 26
- Affordable Mobiles: Available to buy with a 6-8 week wait
- ChitterChatter: Available to buy with 4-6 week wait
- Virgin: Available to buy with an arrival date of January 21
Where to buy the iPhone 12 Pro Max in the UK:
If you choose the larger iPhone 12 Pro Max, delivery dates are slightly sooner for both SIM-free and contracts. You can get it within 2 weeks from a number of providers or early January from the rest.
- Amazon: Available to buy with 1-2 month delivery
- Mobiles.co.uk: Available to buy with a date of 26/01/2021
- Carphone Warehouse: Available to buy with delivery of January 12
- Very: out of stock with no updates on return
- John Lewis: out of stock with no updates on return
iPhone 12 Pro Max deals on contract:
- Mobile Phones Direct: Available to buy, with dates estimated for January 8
- Carphone Warehouse: Available to buy, with deliveries of January 12
- Mobiles.co.uk: Available to buy with dates from from January 15 - January 26
- Affordable Mobiles: Available to buy with a 4-6 week wait
- ChitterChatter: Available to buy with 2-4 week wait
UK refurbished iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max deals:
Another option to get your hands on the iPhone 12 Pro or Pro Max in the UK is to go refurbished. Because refurbished handsets are ones that have been returned, there is no issues around stock.
Doing this also offers a much cheaper price on these normally pretty expensive phones. Most refurbished phones are simply ones that have been returned within the warranty period because someone didn't want the phone.
Below you can find the best refurbished UK deals on both handsets.
