How and when to buy the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus

How soon can you get your hands on Apple's
latest iPhones? Learn when you can preorder
(hint: nearly now!) and when you can pick up
the iPhone 6S or 6S Plus. Plus, read about
Apple's new monthly pricing plan and the deals
carriers are offering. During a keynote event in San Francisco this week, Apple
unveiled the iPhone 6S and the iPhone 6S Plus . Apart from
a new rose gold color option, the new iPhones look the
same as last year's models, though Apple has added
stronger glass and aluminum to help prevent the phones
from bending when sat on. On the inside, the new models
get a new processor, better cameras and haptic feedback to
allow for 3D Touch.
The iPhone 6S and the 6S Plus will be available for pre-
order on September 12 and will be in stores on September
25. The new models will be available direct from Apple and
carrier locations.
Pricing for the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus remains the same as
last year's iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, though Apple has new
monthly installment plans , and the carriers have a number
of deals and promotions.
In the US, the iPhone 6S will start at $199 for the 16GB
model; $299 for the 64GB model; $399 for the 128GB model
with a two-year contract. Off-contract prices for the iPhone
6S jump to $649, $749 and $849, respectively.
The iPhone 6S Plus with a two-year contract will cost $299
for the 16GB model; $399 for the 64GB; $499 for 128GB.
Off-contract prices for the iPhone 6S Plus jump to $749
(16GB), $849 (64GB) and $949 (128GB).