Resellers are optimistic of making a profit when the latest version of Apple’s iPhone launches in Hong Kong and mainland China on September 25.
The release of the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus is set to provide short-term momentum to flagging retail sales, as Hong Kong stores will offer a 15 per cent discount on the handsets compared to mainland stores.
However, the strong Hong Kong dollar means it is more expensive for mainland consumers shopping in the city.
At one of the hundred or so independent smartphone retailers in Mong Kok, Lo Lau, owner of G World Mobile, said there was so much to like about the upgraded phone.
“Apple have upgraded the quality of the front and back cameras, installed 4K video, a better battery life, and made the technology much faster to use. The overall quality is excellent,” he said.
The new Apple iPhone 6S and 6S Plus are displayed. Photo: Reuters
Prices for the new models range from HK$5,588 to HK$8,088, depending on memory size.
Lo said he expects the new iPhones to be resold for around HK$11,000 to HK$20,000 to Apple fans unable to buy a new phone from the official store if stocks temporarily run out as expected.
Among the Apple fans who visited Lo’s store to find out more details about the new model, Joseph Tsang Ka-ho, 40, who works in technology, said: “I’m excited by the launch. I was using the [iPhone] 5, so I need to upgrade to the new one. At least my phone has some resale value, so I can go ahead and trade.”
A new Apple iPhone 6S and Apple Watch in the new matching rose gold color are displayed. Photo: Reuters
