Buying an iPhone overseas

[cvh23]

I'm currently in Amsterdam, and I'm looking to buy an iPhone 6 since my s4 is a bit worn out. I can save around R2000 if I buy it here instead of SA. So I was wondering what I should take into consideration. Will it work in SA, and will I have warranty issues? If I crack the screen will they fix it in SA?

Thanks in advance for any help!

 

[Dude Crush]

Just make sure at the store that you specify that the phone is "open" to all networks and you'll be fine.

Just take note though that if u have any issues, Apple in SA won't repair the phone for you.

Other than that, you shouldn't have any issues.

 

[cvh23]

Great thanks! But they will repair it if I pay the R2000 odd for a new screen? And if not, ifix will fix it for me?

 

[SauRoNZA]

Yeah iFix or any other repair shop will do it now problem for a self inflicted damage.

You can do a screen swop yourself as well. On a 5 and up its pretty easy.

 

[Geoff.D]

What about battery swops on I-phones - are they equally easy to do?

 

[whatwhat]

Just take insurance on the phone under your normal all-risks insurance. They will cover issues.