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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$1,316 · 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 £991, in China. In the UK it costs £1,099, so it's £108 (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 £889 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.
iPhone Air in other countries
Nearest in price
8Malaysia£9779Thailand£987
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 14 Oct 2026, with tax as Apple shows it. Converted at European Central Bank reference rates from 16 Oct 2026. Not affiliated with Apple. For guidance only, not tax or financial advice.
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