Biggest gaps right now
| # | Product | China | US | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apple Pencil Pro | ¥999 | $99 | 33.9% cheaper in the US |
| 2 | iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) 256GB Wi-Fi | ¥10,799 | $1,199 | 25.9% cheaper in the US |
| 3 | iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB | ¥10,999 | $1,299 | 21.2% cheaper in the US |
| 4 | iPhone 18 Pro 256GB | ¥9,999 | $1,199 | 20% cheaper in the US |
| 5 | Apple Watch Ultra 4 49mm | ¥6,499 | $799 | 18% cheaper in the US |
| 6 | iPhone Duo 256GB | ¥15,999 | $1,999 | 16.7% cheaper in the US |
| 7 | AirPods Pro 3 | ¥1,899 | $249 | 12.5% cheaper in the US |
| 8 | iPad (A16) 128GB Wi-Fi | ¥3,299 | $449 | 9.2% cheaper in the US |
| 9 | iPad Air 11-inch (M4) 128GB Wi-Fi | ¥5,499 | $749 | 9.1% cheaper in the US |
| 10 | iPhone 17 256GB | ¥6,799 | $929.99 | 8.8% cheaper in the US |
Before you buy
- Warranty: a US-bought device is usually covered by the brand’s US warranty, not the China one; check whether international service is offered.
- Compatibility: check network bands, charger plug and voltage, and whether the model sold in the US lacks features sold in China.
- Duty: personal items brought into China can be subject to customs rules and thresholds; check China Customs’ current rules before you travel.
- Taxes: the prices above are before US sales tax; tax-free options such as tourist refunds depend on the state and store.