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iPhone Air price in China
Apple Store prices in China for every iPhone Air model, with tax, converted to pounds.
From · 256 GB
US$1,313 · Includes 13% VAT
Every iPhone Air model in China
Colour doesn't change the price: Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue and Space Black cost the same.
Price in China
256 GB, in Chinese yuanCN¥8,799 since 11 Sept 2026, when Apple raised it from CN¥7,999.
Questions
Is the iPhone Air cheaper in China than in the UK?
Yes. The 256 GB model costs CN¥8,799, about £992, in China. In the UK it costs £1,099, so it's £107 (10% of the price in the UK) less in China.
Does the price include tax?
Yes. Apple's prices in China include 13% VAT.
Where is the iPhone Air cheapest?
The US, at about £892 for the 256 GB model. China is 10th cheapest of 40.
Can visitors get the tax back in China?
Yes. Spend at least CN¥200 and you can claim about 9% back after fees: about CN¥792 on the 256 GB model. We haven't confirmed that Apple Stores take part.
Has the price changed?
Yes. Apple raised the 256 GB model from CN¥7,999 to CN¥8,799 on 11 Sept 2026.
How China compares
256 GB · in pounds, with tax
40 countries. Differences are against the price in China; percentages are of that price. Prices for the US include our average sales tax.
Tax
Apple's prices in China include 13% VAT.
Tax refund for visitors
- Scheme
- Departure tax refund for overseas tourists
- Minimum spend
- CN¥200
- Refund
- About 9% after fees
- On the 256 GB model
- About CN¥792 back
Claimed when you leave the country. Estimate: the rate after fees depends on the shop. We haven't confirmed that Apple Stores take part.
Prices in China in general
US = 100General prices in China are 49% of the US level (2024). iPhone Air, 256 GB costs 111% of its US price, with tax.
China: inflation, wages and pricesiPhone Air in other countries
Nearest in price
8Malaysia£9799Thailand£985
Also in Asia
iPhone Air in all 40 countries
Other Apple products in China
iPhone 16from CN¥5,999iPhone 17from CN¥6,799iPhone 17efrom CN¥5,299iPhone 18 Profrom CN¥9,999iPhone 18 Pro Maxfrom CN¥10,999Sources and method
Prices collected from Apple's public website for China, checked 6 Oct 2026, with tax as Apple shows it. Converted at European Central Bank reference rates from 6 Oct 2026. Not affiliated with Apple. For guidance only, not tax or financial advice.
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