🇨🇳China
VS🇦🇪UAE
Showing prices in CNY • Converted at live rates
Side-by-side official Apple Store pricing comparison. Compare the base retail prices, import duties, and VAT/GST differences between China (CNY) and UAE (AED).
🇨🇳 China Tax:
Includes 13% VAT
🇦🇪 UAE Tax:
Includes 5% VAT (claim 85% back at airport)
Lineup Price Comparison (CNY)
See all 37 countries →| Model & Size | 🇨🇳 China | 🇦🇪 UAE | Price Difference | Cheaper In |
|---|---|---|---|---|
📱iPhone Duo(256GB) | ¥16,559 ¥16,559 | ¥16,545 AED 8,498 | Save ¥14(0% diff) | 🇦🇪UAE |
📱iPhone Duo(512GB) | ¥18,630 ¥18,630 | ¥18,614 AED 9,561 | Save ¥16(0% diff) | 🇦🇪UAE |
📱iPhone Duo(1TB) | ¥22,357 ¥22,357 | ¥22,337 AED 11,473 | Save ¥20(0% diff) | 🇦🇪UAE |
📱iPhone Duo(2TB) | ¥26,499 ¥26,499 | ¥26,476 AED 13,599 | Save ¥23(0% diff) | 🇦🇪UAE |
📱iPhone 18 Pro Max(256GB) | ¥10,760 ¥10,760 | ¥10,751 AED 5,522 | Save ¥9(0% diff) | 🇦🇪UAE |
📱iPhone 18 Pro Max(512GB) | ¥12,417 ¥12,417 | ¥12,406 AED 6,372 | Save ¥11(0% diff) | 🇦🇪UAE |
📱iPhone 18 Pro Max(1TB) | ¥14,902 ¥14,902 | ¥14,888 AED 7,647 | Save ¥14(0% diff) | 🇦🇪UAE |
📱iPhone 18 Pro Max(2TB) | ¥16,558 ¥16,558 | ¥16,545 AED 8,498 | Save ¥13(0% diff) | 🇦🇪UAE |
📱iPhone 18 Pro(256GB) | ¥9,932 ¥9,932 | ¥9,923 AED 5,097 | Save ¥9(0% diff) | 🇦🇪UAE |
📱iPhone 18 Pro(512GB) | ¥11,589 ¥11,589 | ¥11,578 AED 5,947 | Save ¥11(0% diff) | 🇦🇪UAE |
📱iPhone 18 Pro(1TB) | ¥13,245 ¥13,245 | ¥13,233 AED 6,797 | Save ¥12(0% diff) | 🇦🇪UAE |
📱iPhone Air(128GB) | ¥8,275 ¥8,275 | ¥8,268 AED 4,247 | Save ¥7(0% diff) | 🇦🇪UAE |
📱iPhone Air(256GB) | ¥9,103 ¥9,103 | ¥9,096 AED 4,672 | Save ¥7(0% diff) | 🇦🇪UAE |
📱iPhone Air(512GB) | ¥10,760 ¥10,760 | ¥10,751 AED 5,522 | Save ¥9(0% diff) | 🇦🇪UAE |
📱iPhone 17(128GB) | ¥6,618 ¥6,618 | ¥6,614 AED 3,397 | Save ¥4(0% diff) | 🇦🇪UAE |
📱iPhone 17(256GB) | ¥7,446 ¥7,446 | ¥7,441 AED 3,822 | Save ¥5(0% diff) | 🇦🇪UAE |
📱iPhone 17(512GB) | ¥9,103 ¥9,103 | ¥9,096 AED 4,672 | Save ¥7(0% diff) | 🇦🇪UAE |
📱iPhone 17e(128GB) | ¥4,961 ¥4,961 | ¥4,959 AED 2,547 | Save ¥2(0% diff) | 🇦🇪UAE |
📱iPhone 17e(256GB) | ¥5,789 ¥5,789 | ¥5,786 AED 2,972 | Save ¥3(0% diff) | 🇦🇪UAE |
📱iPhone 16(128GB) | ¥5,790 ¥5,790 | ¥5,786 AED 2,972 | Save ¥4(0% diff) | 🇦🇪UAE |
📱iPhone 16(256GB) | ¥6,618 ¥6,618 | ¥6,614 AED 3,397 | Save ¥4(0% diff) | 🇦🇪UAE |
📱iPhone 16(512GB) | ¥8,275 ¥8,275 | ¥8,270 AED 4,248 | Save ¥5(0% diff) | 🇦🇪UAE |
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Price Difference (Gross Savings)
¥14 (0% cheaper in UAE)
✈️ 65%+ FLIGHT SUBSIDY
1. Buying at Home (China)¥16,559¥16,559 local price
2. Buying in UAE¥16,545AED 8,498 local price
3. Est. Round-Trip Flight~¥3,218Direct roundtrip economy benchmark
The Verdict: Buying in UAE saves ¥14, covering most of your vacation flight!