The latest generation of
iPhone 15
cell phones is officially
available
in
Argentina
four months after its presentation, in its three models and with
confirmed prices in pesos
.
Although for several months the new Apple cell phone could be obtained through
private importers or
Mercado Libre
stores
, the official retailer
maximstore
began marketing the
iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max
this week in the 128 and 256 GB storage configurations.
What is the iPhone 15 like?
The latest model was presented last September, in California.
(Photo: Reuters)
The long-awaited arrival of the iPhone 15 in Argentina brings new features for technology fans, such as
powerful processors
, superlative quality cameras and new functions.
The Dynamic Island
functionality
- which facilitates more efficient management of notifications and widgets directly from the home screen - is highlighted in all versions of iPhone 15.
In turn, the
top-of-the-range models - iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max -
offer an incredibly elegant titanium finish, and a new programmable button on the left side.
In addition, these new devices use recycled materials in many of their components, in line with Apple's goal of becoming carbon-neutral by 2030.
One of the not so well-known features is the functionality provided by the
new USB-C port
in the different iPhone 15 models, which now allows it to be
charged with any official Android cell phone charger
.
“Beyond greater compatibility, the new USB-C port allows you to use the iPhone as a charging battery for a smaller device like an Apple Watch or AirPods, or connect a Thunderbolt 3 cable to download files at very high speed,” he said. Alejandro Goldin, General Manager of maximstore.
Official prices of the iPhone 15 in Argentina
At
maximstore
, one of the few official Apple Premium Resellers,
prices
(in pesos) vary according to the different storage capacities of the devices:
iPhone 15 (128 GB):
$3,200,071
iPhone 15 Plus (128 GB):
$3,600,079
iPhone 15 Pro (256 GB):
$4,400,097
iPhone 15 Pro Max (256 GB):
$4,800,105
At the moment, Apple devices sold on maximstore
do not have credit card promotions or fees
.
However, they offer
free shipping
(with the exception of Tierra del Fuego).
How much does it cost to buy the iPhone 15 in the United States
(Photo: Apple)
Anyone who wants one of Apple's luxury devices and has the opportunity to travel abroad must
take several issues into account
.
First of all, the iPhone 15 in its three versions are available with an official
guarantee
on the brand's website and in Apple Store stores,
but they do not ship to Argentina
.
The same thing happens with Amazon, eBay and the rest of the e-commerce sites.
In those cases, the warranty is generally
tied to the date the product was purchased by the reseller
;
not when the purchase is made by the final consumer.
This can cause
serious problems
if you suffer any damage or breakage and realize, when taking it to the
service
, that
that the year of coverage has already passed.
On the other hand, if the purchase is made from Argentina through one of the private international parcel services, usually called
couriers
, they have
an established limit for the cost of the products of $1,000
each time.
Now, those who have the opportunity to
travel to the United States
can make an
important difference in terms of price:
the latest Apple phone in its base version with 128 GB of storage costs
$799
.
This is equivalent to
$1,061,072 pesos, if purchased with a credit card
, according to the exchange rate of the day.
As the storage configuration changes, the price changes: the 256 GB one goes up to 899 dollars
($1,251,479 pesos)
, while a 512 GB one costs 1,099 dollars or
$1,530,115 pesos
.
The iPhone 15 Plus with a 6.7-inch / 17-centimeter screen with 128 GB of storage starts at $899
($1,251,479)
and follows a similar price trajectory to the same 2022 edition. It costs $999
($1,390,687.92)
double the storage to 256GB, then 1,199
($1,668,964.92)
to get a 512GB version.
In the high-end of the family, iPhone 15 Pro made of titanium and A17 Pro processor has a price with the base configuration of $999, or
1,388,666 pesos
.
There are more storage configurations available with this model, going up to 1TB, the most expensive: it costs 1,499
($2,090,631)
.
Meanwhile, the 256GB one costs 1,099
($1,528,947)
and the 512GB one costs 1,299
($1,808,311)
.
Finally,
iPhone 15 Pro Max
, the top of the range with the largest screen size, is once again by far the most expensive.
Since it does not have 128 GB of storage like the previous ones, prices start at $1,119 or
1,557,622.72 pesos
for the 256GB version;
1,399 or
$1,946,287.92
(512GB) and a hefty 1,599 or
$2,225,935
for the 1 TB configuration.
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