iPhone 16 Pro global warranty for tourist purchase in Malaysia

In addition to the "no global warranty" issue, Apple discontinued the iPhone 16 Pro some time ago. Unless Apple kept that phone in their lineup much longer elsewhere than they did in the U.S., the only way to buy an iPhone 16 Pro from Apple themselves, now, would be through Apple's online Certified Refurbished Store.

If you are planning on buying an iPhone 16 Pro any place else, it sounds like you would be buying a used iPhone 16 Pro on which Apple's warranty has already expired.

There are many potential hazards to buying a used iPhone, including getting one that is Activation Locked, one that is blacklisted, one with a battery that is about to need replacement, or one that is locked to a carrier that you cannot or do not want to use. If you are thinking of buying a used phone, please read:

The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a Used iPad/iPhone – Apple Community

If you want to buy a preowned iPhone - Apple Support

Abrarge wrote:

I want to buy the iPhone 16 Pro from Malaysia (physical SIM) model as a tourist.

Will I get the global warranty for this iPhone as I am a resident of Oman and the Oman market only has the eSIM model from Apple?

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Original Title: iPhone 18 pro Warranty

There is no Global Warranty for iPhone. Apple may limit warranty to the country of purchase as is spelled out in this legal warranty article from Apple --> Legal - iOS Warranty Document Us - Apple

This means should something go wrong with your iPhone and a replacement is required during the warranty period, you may need to take the phone back to Malaysia. In the future since the two variants (Oman and Malaysia) have different size batteries, even a battery replacement may be difficult.

We ALWAYS recommend buying your iPhone in the country you live and will use it. It could help you avoid making an expensive mistake.

This is the document you’re looking for,

International Warranty 

https://store.apple.com/Catalog/Images/worldwidewarranty.html

Think of it this way, if there was no worldwide warranty, why would Apple create the document I linked to.

Now, with that said, obtaining a repair may involve considerable time delays for shipping and parts. An Apple Authorized Service Provider may refuse service. They are independent businesses and may not have the tools, repair manuals or trained service technicians to perform the specific repair your device needs.

If local service is not available, you can contact Apple Support and they may send shipping materials and instructions for sending the device to a regional service center.

Apple may elect to replace your device with a different device. For example, you may receive an eSIM only model, rather than the specific model purchased in Malaysia. This is at Apple’s discretion. Good luck.

Jeff Donald wrote:

This is the document you’re looking for,

International Warranty 

https://store.apple.com/Catalog/Images/worldwidewarranty.html

The URL for that is very interesting. It says in the middle "catalog/images." There is no date on it. I can't find a link to it when I start from an iPhone page in the online store.

What one gets when searching Apple's site is this:

Legal - iOS Warranty Document Us - Apple

There are options for the other countries where Apple does business. It's dated January 19th, 2024-Present.

The important section from that warranty is this:

IMPORTANT RESTRICTION FOR iPHONE, iPAD, APPLE TV, HOMEPOD, AND APPLE VISION PRO SERVICE.

Apple may restrict warranty service for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, HomePod, and Apple Vision Pro to the country where Apple or its Authorized Distributors originally sold the device.

Anecdotal evidence from this forum is that, yes, some small repairs may be handled in a foreign country. However, services that require the phone to be swapped out are regularly refused.

Servant of Cats wrote:

In addition to the "no global warranty" issue, Apple discontinued the iPhone 16 Pro some time ago. Unless Apple kept that phone in their lineup much longer elsewhere than they did in the U.S., the only way to buy an iPhone 16 Pro from Apple themselves, now, would be through Apple's online Certified Refurbished Store.

If you are planning on buying an iPhone 16 Pro any place else, it sounds like you would be buying a used iPhone 16 Pro on which Apple's warranty has already expired.

There are many potential hazards to buying a used iPhone, including getting one that is Activation Locked, one that is blacklisted, one with a battery that is about to need replacement, or one that is locked to a carrier that you cannot or do not want to use. If you are thinking of buying a used phone, please read:

The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a Used iPad/iPhone – Apple Community

If you want to buy a preowned iPhone - Apple Support

I didn't even notice they want to buy an iPhone 16 Pro, which we both know was discontinued in September 2025. So yes, they'd be looking at buying a used 16 Pro at best.