Today at 2:00 pm the pre-order of the purple iPhone 12 and AirTag is released. From then on you can pre-order the brand new Apple tracker and fresh iPhone 12, after which they will be delivered a week later. Since you are not the only one who is going to order, we share some pre-order tips.
AirTag and iPhone 12 purple pre-order: your order will go smoothly
Last Apple event surprised the company by introducing a new color for the iPhone 12: purple. You can therefore now buy the device in six fresh colors. The iPhone 12 mini is also available in purple.
From today you can also pre-order the AirTag. You can attach this compact sleuth to your bag, for example, after which you can always find it via the Find My app on your iPhone and iPad.
The AirTag and iPhone 12 pre-order starts today (April 23) at 2:00 PM. The actual release will take place a week later. The past tells us that new Apple stuff is always in no-time are sold out, so it is important to prepare yourself well. Here are 5 tips for the smoothest possible AirTag and iPhone 12 pre-order.
1. Set your alarm a little before 2:00 PM
The most important tip for the AirTag and iPhone 12 pre-order is simple: make sure you are there on time. Apple products are immensely popular and it is a mystery how large the stocks are. Therefore, make sure that you are ready behind your PC well before 14:00.
The Apple Store always goes offline in the run-up to the time of ordering. As soon as the short hand hits the two, the store will reopen and it is important to order the purple iPhone 12 or AirTag as soon as possible. If you delay, you run the risk of having to wait a long time for her or his order. The delivery times for new Apple products are always very fast.
2. Decide in advance: which model and how much storage do you need?
Therefore, make your choice well before 14:00. Are you going for the iPhone 12 in purple, or the iPhone 12 mini? Also decide in advance how much storage space you need. The choice consists of 64, 128 and 256GB. The entry-level model is of course the cheapest.
The table below shows the suggested retail price per model and version. keep an eye onbecause these are Apple’s official suggested retail prices. There is a good chance that you can order the purple iPhone 12 (mini) from other providers for tens of euros less. So take a good look around in advance!
| Storage | iPhone 12 | iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| 64GB | 912.10 euros | 812.10 euros |
| 128GB | 962.10 euros | 862.10 euros |
| 256GB | EUR 1,082.10 | 982.10 euros |
Are you going to buy the AirTag? Then you do not suffer from choice stress: the detective comes in only one color. Think about how many you need in advance. A single AirTag costs 35 euros, but you can also buy four for it right away 119 euros. This saves you a total of more than twenty euros.
3. Where are you going to order?
Also important: where will you order the iPhone 12 in purple or AirTag? You have a lot of choice. Not only does the pre-order start in the Apple Store at 14:00, but also at Dutch web shops.
So look now where you want to buy. Or spread your chances by opening multiple tabs containing the order pages of different web shops. If your favorite purple iPhone 12 (mini) or AirTag is sold out somewhere, you always have a backup that way.
In any case, make sure you are already there logged in at the webshop where you are going to buy the iPhone 12 or AirTag. You don’t want to have to create an account in a hurry. Also check immediately whether your address details are correct. This also saves time during the ordering process.
Below we have listed a few stores where you can purchase the purple iPhone 12 (mini) and AirTag.
| Pre-order at: | iPhone 12 purple | iPhone 12 mini purple |
|---|---|---|
| Amac | To order | To order |
| Belsimple | To order | To order |
| Bol.com | To order | To order |
| Coolblue | To order | To order |
| YourMacStore | To order | To order |
| Media Markt | To order | To order |
Buy AirTag:
- Pre-order at Amac
- Pre-order at Belsimpel
- Pre-order at Coolblue
- Pre-order at YourMacStore
- Pre-order at MediaMarkt
4. Return your old iPhone? Calculate the trade-in value!
Are you going to switch from an old iPhone to the iPhone 12 (mini)? Then it might be interesting to trade it in at Apple. By returning your old device, you will receive a discount on your new smartphone.
The amount of the discount depends on your current model, storage quantity and appearance. An almost completely intact iPhone 11 is of course worth much more than an iPhone 6 with all kinds of cracks in the screen. Do you want to know how much your old iPhone is worth? Then check the article below.
→ Read: Tip: You get that much discount on a new iPhone when you trade in an old one
5. Check the payment limit and download the Apple Store app
A small, but very important pre-order tip: check in advance whether you have a daily limit for internet banking, and adjust it (temporarily) if it is too low. This will prevent you from being able to pay for your iPhone 12, for example, because you have a payment limit of 500 euros per day.
Are you going to order the AirTag or purple iPhone 12 (mini) from Apple itself? Then don’t just do that via the website, but also install the Apple Store app. Experience has shown that you can get through the (possible) queue easier and faster here.
Want to know more about the iPhone 12?
Have fun with your new iPhone 12 or AirTag! The editors of iPhone hopes you will roll smoothly through the ordering process. If you still have doubts about buying the iPhone 12, we would like to refer to our reviews of the devices:
→ Read our iPhone 12 review
→ Or check the iPhone 12 mini review
Our editors have extensively tested the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini and tell you all about it in the above reviews. Our review of the AirTag will follow as soon as possible. Download the iPhone app or sign up for the newsletter to stay informed.