“Where to buy Apple products” is a question on many visitors’ mind when visiting Hong Kong. No only because Hong Kong is aways among the cities getting the latest models first, but also because Hong Kong has no sales tax (duty free). The price of Apple products is relatively cheaper in Hong Kong.
No matter where you are in the world Apple products are always hot items. With every new release of the iPhone, iPad, iPad Air or iPad Mini people queue up days in advance to be first one to own the latest edition resulting not only in endless lines, but sometimes even in quarrels and fights.
Where to buy Apple products in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is crazy for Apple products, especially iPhone
Knowing about how popular Apple products are helps you understand the market of Apple in Hong Kong. Hong Kong people are very trendy when it comes to technology and Apple products. The density of iPhone and iPad users in Hong Kong seems to be extremely high compared to other metropolitan cities and countries. When you take the MTR, it seems that almost every single Hong Kong person owns one of Apple products. When Apple releases new products people get crazy like everywhere else in the world.
It gives Hong Kong the convenience to purchase IT items as well as Apple products. Hundreds of electronic shops are throughout everywhere in Hong Kong.
How to buy Apple products in Hong Kong?
The official prices of Apple products in Hong Kong are relatively lower than many countries as well as Mainland China. It makes Hong Kong an attractive place to purchase Apple products. However, not every product is immediately available or easily accessible on the market.
Due to Apple’s strategy only to release a limited number of the new products at the launch, the Apple Online store usually sold out its latest releases literally within seconds or minutes in Hong Kong in the past. Even if you were opting to buy Apple products from Apple Hong Kong’s website, you were required to provide a Hong Kong address or personal identity. Trying to buy the latest iPhone or iPad equals was like playing a lottery.
The situation changed since iPhone 7 that fans didn’t need to stand in line overnight fighting for the latest products. However, the popular color and capacity is still very difficult to get on the launch day, even for iPhone 13.
Special policy for iPhone and iPad in official Apple Stores in the past
Starting from New iPad in 2012, official Apple Store stopped selling newly launched products to walk-in customers to prevent unauthorized resellers. Apple introduced “a lottery system” when iPhone 5 was released. Similar things happened when the iPhone 5s was release in 2013.
When iPhone 6 was launched, Apple launched online store for reservation 8:00 am everyday and it was sold out within seconds. Many professional re-sellers used programmed codes and bots to beat normal customers. iPhone 6’s market price reached to HK$15,000 for the 16gb version (official price was around HK$ 5,588). For over a month, it was impossible to get iPhone 6 with a reasonable price.
Are there cheaper prices for Apple products?
I often get the question if there are any places that sell Apple products cheaper than the official Apple store. Usually, you will have a very hard time finding Apple products at a cheaper price. If you really find them, you should be very alerted that these might be either parallel imports (without warranty and/or SIM-locked) and/or are counterfeits/fake.
As Hong Kong is crazy for Apple products that Apple products are too popular that will easily be out of stock. Having said this, there is always the option to ask for a discount if you pay cash. Especially small stores happily accept cash and will give you either some additional goodies or gadgets (such as webcam, mouse, USB keys, bag, etc.) or depending on the product you buy a cash discount (this can be up to HK$ 500 for a MacBook Pro).
Where to buy Apple products in Hong Kong?
There are plenty of alternatives to buy Apple products such as e.g. the latest iPhone, iPhone Pro, iPhone SE, iPad Air, iPad, iPad Mini, iPad Mini with Retina Display, iPad Pro, iMac, Mac Pro, Mac Mini, MacBook, MacBook Pro with Retina Display, MacBook Air and/or Apple accessories in Hong Kong ranging from the official Apple stores, big electronic chain stores to authorized dealers and reliable small shops and importers.
Before you decide where to purchase, make sure you understand the following four terms first. There are four kinds of stores selling Apple products: Official Apple Store, Apple Shop, Apple Authorized Reseller and Apple Premium Reseller. Purchasing from these sources are safe and usually with same warranty included.
– Official Apple Store: Hong Kong has 6 official Apple Stores : Central and Causeway Bay (Hong Kong Island), Festival Walk and Canton Road (Kowloon), New Town Plaza as well as Kwun Tong (New Territories).
– Apple Shop: There are several shops in Hong Kong designed by Apple and located within selected Apple resellers and other retail shops. These retail shops also carry multi-brand electronics. You are able to spot the large backlit Apple logo of the Apple shop (sometimes looks like a counter). You also will find Apple-trained experts giving you suggestions and help. In Hong Kong, these shops are located in chain stores such as Broadway, Fortress as well as Suning Citicall.
– Apple Authorized Reseller: Hong Kong has plenty of Authorized Resellers, which are official dealers where you can get formal warranty from the Apple company.
– Apple Premium Reseller: Among the authorized resellers, some have been recognized by Apple for providing superior customer service with a focus on Apple solutions, service and support.
Official Apple Store
The official Apple Stores
Hong Kong’s first Apple store opened in IFC Mall in Central on September 23rd, 2011. Apple fans from then on can enjoy a unique shopping atmosphere on two floors (expended to three floors in 2016). The whole flagship store is very delicate designed featuring lots of space, light and glass making it a fun and enjoyable shopping experience.
Apple Flagship Store in Hong Kong (IFC, Central)
The first floor is entirely dedicated to all of the Apple products ranging from the iPhone to the latest iPad Pro. Don’t forget to check out the second floor and admire the unique signature glass staircase leading your way up. At the second floor you are able to try products and is mainly the personal set-up area for customers personalizing there products. About 300 employees and sales persons will try to help you to selection the right gadget or accessories.
Apple Flagship Store in IFC
Apple Store, IFC Mall
Opened on September 23rd, 2011
10:00am-9:00pm (Daily)
+(852) 3972 1500
International Finance Center, 8 Finance Street, Central
Hong Kong’s second Apple store opened in Festival Walk shopping mall in Kowloon on September 29th, 2012. Apple fans have one more option of testing and purchasing their favorite Apple products.
2nd Apple Store in Festival Walk (Kowloon Tong)
Apple Store in Festival Walk
Apple Store in Festival Walk
Apple Store, Festival Walk
Opened on September 29th, 2012
10:00am – 10:00pm (Mon – Sun)
+(852) 3979 3600
Festival Walk, 80 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong
The third official Apple Store in Hong Kong opened at the Hysan Place Shopping Mall on December 15th, 2012. Apple fans can enjoy their favorite products on three floors.
Hysan Place is a modern shopping mall located in Hong Kong’s shopping center Causeway Bay (Hong Kong Island). There are also many shopping options in the close vicinity.
3rd Apple Store in Hysan Place (Causeway Bay)
Apple Store in Hysan Place
Apple Store, Festival Walk
Opened on December 15th, 2012
10:00am – 10:00pm (Mon – Thu, Sun) / 10:00am – 11:00 pm (Fri, Sat)
+(852) 3979 3100
Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay
When everyone was wondering whether Apple could handle the extreme high rent in Hong Kong, Apple announced the opening of the 4th official Apple Store on Canton Road in Tsim Sha Tsui (TST) in Hong Kong. The grand opening of the 4th Apple Store took place on July 30, 2015.
4th Apple Store on Canton Road (Tsim Sha Tsui)
The 4th Apple Store on Canton Road features three levels (two are visible from the outside while the third level is in the basement). On the ground floor you are able to try Apple’s latest products including the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 plus as well as the iWatch.
Canton Road Apple Store is opposite Marco Polo Prince Hotel
4th Store – Apple Store Canton Road
Opened on July 30th, 2015
10:00am – 10:00pm (Mon – Sun)
+(852) 3979 8800
100 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Apple’s 5th retail store opened on the 30th of June 2016 in New Town Plaza in Shatin. It is the first official Apple Store in New Territories.
The New Town Plaza Apple Store is expected be to the most crowded one. Although Festival Walk Apple Store is only two MTR stations away, there is a high chance that this Apple store will be the first stop for many Mainland Chinese visitors for hunting the latest Apple MacBooks, iPads, iWatches and gadgets.
5th Apple Store in New Town Plaza (Sha Tin)
New Town Plaza Apple Store
This Apple Store is relatively smaller comparing to other official Apple Stores. It has only one floor. And Apple also gave up the classic glass window design and replaced with wooden tables and lightening ceiling.
New Town Plaza Apple Store
Apple Store, New Town Plaza
Opened on June 30th, 2016
10:00am – 10:00pm (Mon – Sun)
+(852) 3899 7800
New Town Plaza, 18 Sha Tin Centre Street, Sha Tin
Apple’s 6th store opened in apm Mall in Kwun Tong on September 22nd, 2016.
6th Apple Store in apm (Kwun Tong)
The latest Apple Store has only one floor and is a little bit smaller than the rest. Having said that you still can find all the latest gadgets and items.
Furthermore, Kwun Tong has not been on the top of the must-see sightseeing list. The area is not well-known by tourists, yet. However, the area is getting more trendy and popular in recent years. Especially, since the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal is located in close proximity.
Apple Store in apm mall
Apple Store, IFC Mall
Opened on September 22nd, 2016
10:00am-10:00pm (Daily)
+(852) 3572 8900
418 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong
Authorized Dealers and Resellers
Before Apple launched its flagship store in the IFC Mall, Apple products were (and still are) officially sold through Authorized Dealers and Reseller including electronic chain stores such as Broadway, Fortress or Suning. In the following we would like to introduce the main key players.
Purchasing from authorized resellers can enjoy the same warranty from Apple. Usually authorized resellers offer the same prices with Apple official store. However, sometimes discounts will be applied to the displayed items.
Two of the biggest authorized resellers “DG Lifestyle” and “Studio A” are now merged under The S.A Group. The S.A Group has also stores in Taiwan, Korea and Mainland China. Besides having physical stores, you can also purchase Apple and electronic items through their online store.
Since both companies operate under their original name we list them separately below.
The Designergroup (DG) Lifestyle Store is the largest Apple Reseller Chain Store in Hong Kong. This authorized reseller also used to have outlets in Macau and Singapore.
Several DG Lifestyle Stores has been closed due to the merger and acquisition of the SA Group. Currently, there are 5 DG Lifestyle stores left.
DG Lifestyle Store
(Photo Source: The Designergroup (DG) Lifestyle Store Hong Kong)
In addition, the DG Lifestyle Store operates a unique venture in Hong Kong called the DG “I” Stations. These I-Stations are vending machines filled with electronic goods and gadgets (iPhone protectors, cases, battery packs, etc.). Currently, you are able to find about 11 of these I-Stations in various MTR stations. The company plans to expand this kind of business in the upcoming months to about 50 vending machines. Last but not least, the LS NewYork Store by DG also belongs to this company. At the LS NewYork Store you are able to find hip and trendy accessories for your iPhone, iPad or MacBook ranging from stickers to sleeves, bags and cases.
Kowloon
DG Lifestyle (Olympian City 2 – Premium Reseller)
Shop No.G65-67, G/F, Olympian City 2, West Kowloon
+(852) 2625 5968
12:00pm-9:00pm (Daily)
DG Lifestyle (Mikki-Authorized Reseller)
Shop No. G15-16, Mikiki, 638 Prince Edward Road East, San Po Kong
+(852) 2331 8628
11:30am-8:30pm (Daily)
New Territories and Lantau Island
DG Lifestyle (New Town Plaza – Premium Reseller)
Shop 641, Level 6, New Town Plaza Phase 1, Shatin
+(852) 2692 2488
12:00pm-9:00pm (Daily)
DG Lifestyle (City Walk – Premium Reseller)
Shop G76 , C&D, G/F Citywalk, Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan
+(852) 2941 0182
11:00am-8:00pm (Daily)
DG Lifestyle (Macau Venetian)
Shop 878, Grand Canal Street, The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel
+(853) 2857 6386
11:00am-8:00pm (Daily)
New Vision Technology is another leading reseller in Hong Kong. These Apple specialists are already in the Hong Kong market since 1994 and have a group of four retail shops in Hong Kong including three Apple Premium Reseller Stores.
New Vision Apple Store
New Vision Technology (Sham Shui Po – Premium Reseller)
Shop 7-8, L2 V Walk Shop No. 28, Sham Mong Road, Sham Shui Po
+(852) 2868 3368
11:00am-8:00pm (Mon-Thu) / 11:00am-9:00pm (Fri-Sun)
New Vision Technology (Telford Plaza – Premium Reseller)
Shop G93-G94, Telford Plaza, Kowloon Bay
+(852) 2117 3932
11:00am-9:00pm (Daily)
New Vision Technology (Wong Tai Sin – Premium Reseller)
Shop G09-10, G/F Temple Mall North, 136 Lung Cheung Road, Wong Tai Sin
+(852) 3156 1131
11:00am-8:00pm (Mon-Fri) / 10:30am-8:00pm (Sat-Sun)
New Vision Technology (Wan Chai)
Shop 235-237, 298 Computer Zone, 298 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai
+(852) 2836 6690
11:00am-8:00pm (Mon-Sat) / closed (Sun)
Studio A is a Taiwan based Apple authorized reseller and is aggressively expanding into the Hong Kong, Mainland China and Korea markets. Studio A opened its first store in Causeway Bay in 2010.
Today the company merged with DG Lifestyle. Currently, there are four Studio A stores in Hong Kong.
The stores are similar built to other authorized resellers. They offer a very spacious and very well lit shopping environment displaying all the major Apple products and accessories. Besides having all the Apple products ranging from the iPhone to the iPod, the real interesting part of Studio A is the ownership. No one less than the younger brother of Foxconn’s CEO himself runs this reselling business. It seems like that business needs to stay in the family.
Studio A Technology
Kowloon
Studio A (Mongkok – Premium Reseller)
Shop 421, Level 4, MOKO, 193 Prince Edward Road West, Mong Kok
+(852) 2628 3140
11:00am-8:00pm (Daily)
New Territories
Studio A (Tsuen Wan – Premium Reseller)
G07, Tai Hung Fai (Tsuen Wan) Centre, 55 Chung On Street, Tsuen Wan, N.T.
+(852) 2439 6791
11:00am-8:00pm (Mon-Thur)/12:00nn-9:00pm (Fri-Sun)
Studio A (Tuen Mun – Premium Reseller)
Shop 2197D & 2197E, 2/F., Tuen Mun Town Plaza, Phase 1, Tuen Mun, N.T.
+(852) 2457 2779
11:00am-8:00pm (Mon-Thur)/12:00nn-9:00pm (Fri-Sun)
Studio A (Yuen Long – Premium Reseller)
Shop 3-5&43, KOLOUR, 1 Kau Yuk Road, Yuen Long, N.T.
+(852) 2343 5999
11:00am-8:00pm (Daily)
Sunion is another Authorized Apple Reseller with some Premium stores. It started their business since 1992 present in the Hong Kong market. Like any of their competitors you are able to find the wide range of products of the Apple world. The stores are similar built and have the same clean and minimalistic approach of the Apple design.
Sunion (Tsim Sha Tsui)
Shop 403, 4/F, K11 Musea, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
+(852) 3619 5824
11:00am-9:00pm (Daily)
Sunion (Yuen Long)
Shop A326-7, Level 3, YOHO MALL II, Yuen Long
+(852) 2889 2226
11:00am-9:00pm (Daily)
Wilson Communications is a key player in the electronics business in Hong Kong and opened its first store in Tsuen Wan in early 1998. Currently, there are about 23 Wilson Communication stores in Hong Kong. Wilson also operates an online store. As the name already indicates, Wilson Communications focuses primarily on mobile phones, but also on tablets and notebooks. Please note that not every store has the full program of products.
Wilson
(Photo Source: Wilson Communications Hong Kong)
The following stores of Wilsons Communications are Authorized Apple Resellers:
Hong Kong Island
Wilson Communications (Central)
G/F, Far East Consortium Building, 119 Des Voeux Road, Central
+(852) 3571 9080
10:00am-8:00pm (Daily)
Wilson Communications (Causeway Bay)
Shop No4, G/F, V Causeway Bay, No. 9-15 Yee Wo Street, Causeway Bay
+(852) 2576 8809
11:00am-9:00pm (Daily)
Wilson Communications (North Point)
Shop 215, 2/F, Harbour North Phase 2, 123 Java Road, North Point
+(852) 2569 1322
11:00am-8:30pm (Daily)
Kowloon
Wilson Communications (Mongkok)
Shop No. G09, G10 & G24, G/F, Pioneer Centre, 750 Nathan Road, Mong Kok
+(852) 2758 8300
11:00am-9:00pm (Daily)
Wilson Communications (Mongkok)
Shop No 13, 14 & 15, G/F, Pakpolee Commercial Centre, No 1A Sai Yeung Choi Street South
+(852) 2388 0444
11:30am-9:30pm (Daily)
Wilson Communications (Kowloon Bay)
Shop G55, G/F, Telford Plaza I, 33 Wai Yip Street, Kowloon Bay
+(852) 2372 0868
11:00am-9:00pm (Daily)
Wilson Communications (Millennium City)
Shop L5-2A, Level 5, APM, Millennium City 5, 418 Kwun Tong Road
+(852) 2770 5123
11:00am-9:00pm (Daily)
New Territories
Wilson Communications (Sha Tin)
Shop 615B, L6, Phase I, New Town Plaza, Shatin, N.T.
+(852) 2771 1781
11:00am-9:00pm (Daily)
Wilson Communications (Tai Po)
Flat 5, G/F, Fuk Cheong Building, 16 Kwong Fuk Lane, Tai Po, N.T.
+(852) 2638 2992
10:30am-8:30pm (Daily)
Wilson Communications (Tai Po)
Shop 560, Level 2, Zone C, Tai Po Mega Mall, 8&10 On Pong Road, Tai Po, N.T.
+(852) 2665 0377
11:00am-9:00pm (Daily)
Wilson Communications (Tsuen Wan)
Shop A128-8-15, Nan Fung Centre, 64-98 Sai Lau Kok Road, Tsuen Wan, N.T.
+(852) 2414 1108
11:00am-9:00pm (Mon-Sat)/10:00am-9:00pm (Sun)
Wilson Communications (Tsuen Wan)
Shop G05 & G15, G/F, Tai Hung Fai (Tsuen Wan) Centre, 55 Chung On Street, Tsuen Wan, N.T.
+(852) 3188 4828
11:00am-9:00pm (Daily)
Wilson Communications (Tuen Mun)
Shop 123&125, G/F, Tuen Mun Town Plaza Phase I, 1 Tuen Shun Street, Tuen Mun, N.T.
+(852) 3580 2797
11:00am-9:00pm (Daily)
Wilson Communications (Tuen Mun)
M-48 MTR Level, Vcity, 83 Tuen Mun Heung Sze Wui Road, Tuen Mun, N.T.
+(852) 2874 9388
11:00am-9:00pm (Daily)
Wilson Communications (Yuen Long)
Shop 14, G/F, Kwan Tak Building, No.2 – 20 Hong King Street, Yuen Long, N.T.
+(852) 2478 0218
11:00am-9:00pm (Daily)
Wilson Communications (Yuen Long)
Shop A336, YOHO Mall II, Yuen Long, N.T.
+(852) 2457 0333
11:00am-9:00pm (Daily)
Wilson Communications (Sheung Shui)
Shop 411 on Level 4, Landmark North, No.39 Lung Sum Avenue, Sheung Shui
+(852) 2442 0321
11:00am-9:00pm (Daily)
Wilson Communications (Tseung Kwan O)
Shop Unit F72, 1/F, PopCorn, No.9 Tong Chun Street, Tseung Kwan O
+(852) 2752 1188
11:00am-9:00pm (Daily)
Wilson Communications (Tseung Kwan O)
Shops UG043-45, UG/F, Metro City Phase II, No.8 Yan King Road, Tseung Kwan O
+(852) 2111 4515
11:00am-9:00pm (Daily)
Wilson Communications (Tseung Kwan O)
250 & 257B, Level 2, East Point City, 8 Chung Wa Road, Tseung Kwan O
+(852) 2833 5757
11:00am-9:00pm (Daily)
Wilson Communications (Tsing Yi)
Shop 145, 1/F, Maritime Square, 33 Tsing King Road, Tsing Yi
+(852) 3184 0138
11:00am-9:00pm (Daily)
FOXX is one of Hong Kong’s latest addition to the Authorized Apple Premium sellers. At the moment you are able to find two FOXX Apple Premium Reseller Stores in Hong Kong. The stores offers a full range of the latest Apple products including Apple’s iWatch, iPhone and iPad Pro and wide range of related accessories (including health and fitness, connected home devices, bags & cases from Cote & Ciel, speakers and headphones from Beats, Bose, B&O or Parrot, etc.).
FOXX (Jordan – Premium Reseller)
Shop 02, G/F, Hanford Commercial Centre, 221 B-E Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon
+(852) 2515 2111
11:00am-9:00pm (Daily)
FOXX (Diamond Hill – Premium Reseller)
Shop 261-265, Level 2, Plaza Hollywood, Diamond Hill, Kowloon
+(852) 3422 8810
11:00am-9:00pm (Daily)
Founded in 1993, the Ultimate Mac Gallery is another Apple Premium Reseller in Hong Kong. Ultimate Mac Gallery carries all the Apple products like the other Authorized and Premium Resellers in Hong Kong. If you are looking for special accessories such as ear phones and speakers from Bose, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) and Jawbone or connected home accessories (e.g. Philips Hue Connected Bulb or MIPOW PLAYBULB Bluetooth Smart LED speaker lights) then this is place to go.
Ultimate Gallery
(Photo Source: Ultimate Mac Gallery Hong Kong)
Hong Kong Island
Ultimate Mac Gallery (CityPlaza)
Shop 073, G/F, CityPlaza, Tai Koo Shing
+(852) 3107 0805
11:00am-9:30pm (Daily)
In-Smart is another Authorized Apple Reseller and position themselves as a one-stop solution center for all your “Apple” needs and desires. In-Smart carries a wide range of the Apple products including iPods, Macs and iPads as well as a wide range of accessories.
In-Smart Store in Star House
In-Smart (Mongkok)
Shop 211-213, 2/F Mongkok Computer Centre, 8-8A Nelson Street, Mongkok
+(852) 3162 8505
11:00am – 8:30pm (Daily)
In-Smart (Sham Shui Po)
Shop 133, G/F, Golden Computer Arcade, 133 Fuk Wing Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
+(852) 3586 0620
11:30am – 9:00pm (Daily)
In-Smart Store in Star House
Closed Shops
(Closed) In-Smart (Sham Shui Po)
Shop 55, G/F, Golden Computer Arcade, 146 – 152, Fuk Wa Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
+(852) 3580 7852
11:30am – 9:00pm (Daily)
(Closed) In-Smart (Causeway Bay)
Shop 1001, 10/F, Windsor House, 311 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay
+(852) 3168 2026
10:30am – 8:00pm (Daily)
(Closed) In-Smart (Prince Edward)
Shop 262-266, 2/F Pioneer Centre, 750 Nathan Road, Prince Edward
+(852) 3162 8505
11:00am – 8:30pm (Daily)
Updated information: Unfortunately, all Raakee Authorized Apple Premium Reseller stores are permanently closed.
Raakee was one of Hong Kong’s latest Authorized Apple Premium Reseller. Raakee opened its first Apple store in the vibrant surroundings of Mongkok in August 2012. Close to some of Hong Kong’s most famous street markets and the famous Mongkok Computer Centre, Raakee expanded their business operation in a short time. Raakee stores have been found in popular tourist areas and hot spots including Mongkok, Wan Chai and Tuen Mun (the Raakee store in Tuen Mun’s V-city shopping mall has an area of about 2,600 square feet).
(Closed) Raakee (Mongkok – Premium Reseller)
G/F, Shop No. 2, Fortune Crest, 138 Sai Yeung Choi Street, Mongkok
+(852) 2397 2394
11:00am – 9:00pm (Daily)
Raakee (Tuen Mun – Premium Reseller)
Shop No. M-12, MTR Level, V-city, Tuen Mun
+(852) 2682 2264
11:00am – 9:00pm (Daily)
(Closed) Raakee (Kowloon Bay)
Shop No. 20G, Megabox, Kowloon Bay
+(852) 3590 8720
11:00am – 9:00pm (Daily)
Updated information: Unfortunately, all iWorld Apple stores are permanently closed.
iWorld in Hong Kong
(Closed) iWorld (Plaza Hollywood – Premium Reseller)
Shop 261-266, 2/F, Plaza Hollywood, Diamond Hill, Kowloon
+(852) 2715 9885
11:30am-9:30pm (Daily)
(Closed) iWorld (Tsim Sha Tsui – Premium Reseller)
Shop 3B, MTR Level, iSquare, 35-79 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
+(852) 2327 2200
11:00am-9:00pm (Daily)
(Closed) iWorld (Kwun Tong)
Shop B, G/F, Crocodile Centre, 79 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon
+(852) 2677 8733
11:00am-9:00pm (Daily)
Updated information: Unfortunately, all 1Spot Authorized Apple Reseller Stores are permanently closed.
1Spot was another one-stop provider for Apple products. The Authorized Apple Reseller operated two stores in Hong Kong in the past (one in Mongkok and one in Wan Chai) as well as two in Macau. Unfortunately, the one in Wan Chai closed down. However, 1Spot’s flagship store in Mongkok offers all the latest electronic gear including Apple’s latest products on over 2,000 sq. ft. Similar to other authorized Apple Retailer they carry most of the Apple products ranging from iMacs, MacBooks, Apple Watch Sport, iPads to iPods and accessories.
1Spot Store in Mongkok Computer Centre
(Closed) 1Spot (Mongkok)
Shop 211 – 219, 2/F, Mongkok Computer Centre, 8 – 8A Nelson Street, Mongkok, Kowloon
+(852) 2783 0033
Business Hours: 11:30am – 9:00pm (Daily)
(Closed) 1Spot iSquare (Macau)
Rua do Mercado de lao Hon, No. 206 – 216, 1-Andar BD-BG, AK-AN, Edif. Mei Lin, Macau
+(853) 2848 1891
Business Hours: 12:00noon – 8:00pm (Daily)
(Closed) 1Spot New Digital City Store (Macau)
Rua um do Bairro Iao Hon sn, LJ C4-C9 2-andar Edf, Lao Kai, Macau
+(853) 2840 3013
Business Hours: 10:00am – 8:00pm (Daily)
Buy From Other Ways
Besides the above official Apple Stores and Apple authorized resellers, there are also other possibilities to purchase Apple products.
Some stores of the big electronic chains such as Fortress, Broadway, Chung Yuen or Suning Citicall are Apple Shops. As we mentioned above, these shops are designed by Apple and sell all the products. Sometimes they will raise the prices of popular products (e.g. when iPhone 6 was just launched).
Since their supply is provided by Apple directly, the stocks in these chain stores are not certain. Even the staffs in the store cannot answer you when they will have new stock again.
Especially for new iPhone and iPad, since Apple changed the policy of selling to walk-in guests, you need a little bit luck if you decide to visit one of them. There was case that two staffs of Fortress held 170 iPhone4 and told the customers it was out of stock. Because they could sell all the iPhone to parallel traders and make up to HK$ 500 profit per iPhone. In another case, a staff of Fortress also was charged by taking bribes from parallel traders up to HK$ 100 for each iPad 2 and also by revealing the arrival time and date of next batch of iPad stock. Selling newly launched Apple products to parallel traders once became an relaxing way for people to make money.
However, you don’t need to worry about fake items or warranty if purchasing from these chain stores.
You can also have a look at the computer centers in Hong Kong. Hong Kong has several large computer centers carrying Apple products as well as Apple accessaries, such as Mongkok, Wan Chai or Golden Computer Center & Arcade in Sham Shui Po. Please follow the link for a detailed overview of the different Computer Centers in Hong Kong. Please note and be aware that that these places sell also re-imported products.
Sin Tat Plaza is located on Argyle street Mongkok (see map), where is considered as a collection of all the parallel traders of cellphones and notebooks and it is where all those housewives sell the iphone to. You can find both brand new phones and secondhand phones here. Be careful that lots of their phones are parallel imports that you will not get formal warranty.
Besides, for iPhone and iPad, sometimes their prices is much higher than original prices. Especially when new Apple products are launched, you will find parallel traders sitting outside Sin Tat Plaza to buy and resell to make quick money.
Also be careful that some shops will cheat the customers with secondhand phones or replaced parts.
Last but not least, if you are opting to purchase an iPhone you also can try your luck at one of Hong Kong’s mobile carriers such as 3, SmarTone or 1010. They usually claim to have plenty of stock. Although, you can get almost immediately a subsidized iPhone it also means that you have to sign a 2-year mobile phone contract which might not the best option especially if you are a short-time visitor to Hong Kong.
Due to Hong Kong’s density it seems for outsiders that Hong Kong is “Apple Land”. Certainly, Hong Kong has a very high number of Authorized Apple Resellers, but it can be quite tough to hunt down the latest releases of the iPhone or iPads due to its popularity. As mentioned above, usually when the latest iPhone hits the (online) store it is sold out within seconds. Other products such as the MacBook or MacBook Air are commonly available.
Where is the best place to buy Apple products in Hong Kong?
For convenience, we would recommend shopping in Mongkok or in Causeway Bay (especially if you are pressed for time). Especially in Causeway Bay, there are at least 4 or 5 of the above mentioned authorized dealers within walking distance (not including Fortress and Broadway stores). In case some items are sold out, you easily can walk to the next authorized shop and if this is not enough just stroll in at Fortress, Broadway or Suning as well as official Apple Store. Plus you have several shopping malls in close proximity. If this is not enough, Wan Chai and Central are just a few minutes away by MTR.
The other location we can recommend is Mongkok. The strength of Mongkok is the Sai Yeung Choi Street or better known as the Electronics Street. Basically, you just need to stroll along this street. There are numerous Fortress, Broadway and other electronic stores. Plus you have the Mongkok Computer Centre in close distance. And if this is not enough for you than you could have a look and try the luxury shopping mall of Langham Place.