Grey Importing an iPhone 5

Ltheophilusthistler on 17/09/2012 - 01:14

I was wondering if anyone has compared the price of an iphone 5 in other contries and converted it back to AUD to see which is the best price.
I am fully aware that the AU 4G compatible model is A1429 and that this is different to the US version.
From what I have read this version is in Australia, HK, singapore, japan and europe.

Kogan had that deal where they were selling them for $100 cheaper than apple, so where are they sourcing them form???

For comparison please list the price of the 16gb version.

This is the information that I have so far. HK looks to be the cheapest, $117 cheaper than AU apple store.

In Australia it is $799 from the apple store ($749 + delivery, Kogan) ($719 if you buy it from apple and get the TRS 10% back when when you leave Australia)

In HK it is $5588 HKD or $682 AUD at todays rates
In UK it is 529 GBP or $812 AUD
In singapore it is 948 SGD or $735 AUD

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Comments

  • Davo1111 on 17/09/2012 - 04:23

    I think the main issue will be making sure the frequencies (mhz) on the device will match with your phone provider in Aus.

  • Steptoe on 17/09/2012 - 07:18

    For the price difference, get someone going OS to get you the TRS. Benefits of local exchange come the need would be worth it IMO.

  • daddydirtsurfer on 17/09/2012 - 09:05

    where is the iphone 5 in hong kong?

  • Holysmoke on 17/09/2012 - 21:00

    Singapore also has a TRS system so if you are travelling there you could get 7% back making the price there around 880 SGD = 685 AUD

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