iPhone X pre-orders started at 8.01am in the UK today.
The all-new iPhone includes a new 5.8inch edge-to-edge OLED multi-touch display, water resistant design, and improved dual camera set-up with OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) on both lens.
Apple took the wraps off its next-generation flagship phone during its exclusive media event at the Steve Jobs Theatre in September.
The Cupertino-based company said this new iPhone would “set the path for technology for the next decade”.
“It is the biggest leap forward since the original iPhone,” Apple CEO Tim Cook announced on-stage during the launch event.
The iPhone X is the first smartphone from Apple to unlock and authenticate contactless payments via Face ID – a new facial recognition system.
iPhone X is available in two colours: Space Grey and Silver.
Apple will charge £999 for the entry-level iPhone X model, which ships with 64GB of storage built-in. The top-of-the-line model packs 256GB of storage and costs £1,149.
Following rumours of low stock available at launch, shipping dates for the Space Grey and Silver iPhone X soon started to slip past launch day, November 3rd.
Apple currently estimates a five to six week wait for the iPhone X.
However, it is still possible to get the all-screen iPhone on its official launch day – but it’ll cost you.
Customers who were luckily enough to be amongst the first batch of pre-orders (and are guaranteed to get the device on November 3rd) have listed their pre-order details for sale on auction site, eBay.
iPhone X pre-orders are currently being listed for as much as £5,000 on the auction site. Keep in mind, the handset costs £1,149 when bought unlocked from the Apple Store.
That’s an extraordinary mark-up to avoid a six week wait.
Pre-orders only went live four hours ago, and there are already 1,031 results for iPhone X on eBay – with dozens of smartphones listed for £2,500 or more.
Those who don’t want to spend thousands for the latest handset could still manage to buy one on launch day.
Apple has confirmed that it will have some stock available on launch day in its brick-and-mortar stores.
In a statement, Apple said: “iPhone X will be available in more than 55 countries and territories, and in Apple Stores beginning Friday, November 3 at 8:00 a.m. local time.
“Stores will have iPhone X available for walk-in customers, who are encouraged to arrive early”
Apple did not reveal how many units would be available, but the fact that it has advised people to “arrive early” is an indicator that stock will be limited.