January 24, 2026 – Apple’s Lunar New Year promotion in China is now live! From January 24 to 27 (only 3 days left), you can save up to 1,000 RMB on select products. This is your last chance before the holiday rush. Here’s the updated full guide with exact discounts from Apple’s official page.


Apple Lunar New Year Promotion 2026 in China Overview

Apple is boosting sales momentum in China with a special discount campaign celebrating the Lunar New Year. The promotion runs for four days only (January 24–27, 2026) and offers up to 1,000 RMB off on eligible devices when using specific payment methods. This comes after strong iPhone 17 sales in Q4 2025 and aims to keep the momentum going across other categories.


Promotion Details & Rules

  • Discount range: Up to 1,000 RMB, depending on product and configuration.
  • Payment methods: Alipay, WeChat Pay, or select Chinese bank cards required for the discount.
  • Limit: Maximum 2 discounted units per product category per customer.
  • Availability: Limited stock in retail stores; online availability may vary. Popular models selling out fast on day 1.
  • Combination: Cannot be combined with other discounts (education, business, employee, etc.).
  • Trade-in: Apple Trade In program is still available and can be combined with the promotion (e.g., iPhone 15 Pro trade-in can save an extra 2000–4000 RMB on iPhone 16).

Eligible Products & Exact Discounts

Discounts apply to the following products (exact amounts from Apple China site):

CategoryEligible ModelsDiscount (RMB)Recommended For
iPhoneiPhone 16 / 16 Plus300Daily use, photography, gifting
iPhoneiPhone 16e200Budget upgrade
Mac14-inch MacBook Pro (M5)800Work, study
Mac14-inch / 16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro / M4 Max)1,000Creative tasks, pro users
Mac15-inch / 13-inch MacBook Air (M4)800 / 700Students, portability
MaciMac600Home office
MacMac mini400Compact power
iPad11-inch / 13-inch iPad Pro (M5)400Learning, entertainment
iPad11-inch / 13-inch iPad Air (M3)400Daily use, drawing
iPadiPad (A16)200Budget tablet
iPadiPad mini (A17 Pro)200Portable reading
AccessoriesApple Pencil Pro100Note-taking, iPad use
Apple WatchApple Watch Ultra 3 / Hermès Ultra 3300Fitness, premium
Apple WatchApple Watch Series 11 / Hermès Series 11200Daily health
Apple WatchApple Watch SE 3200Entry fitness
AirPodsAirPods Max300Premium audio
AirPodsAirPods 4 / AirPods 4 (ANC)100Music, calls

Buying Tips & Recommendations (Updated Jan 24)

  • Act fast: Promotion only runs until Jan 27. Day 1 (today) stock is already tight in stores – order online or visit early.
  • Use eligible payment: Alipay or WeChat Pay to get the full discount.
  • Combine with Trade In: Save even more by trading in old devices (e.g., iPhone 15 Pro trade-in can save an extra 2000–4000 RMB on iPhone 16).
  • Best picks: iPhone 16 / 16 Plus for daily use & gifting, MacBook Air M4 for students, Apple Watch Ultra 3 for fitness lovers.
  • Note: iPhone 17 series is not included – focus on current models for the biggest savings.
Best overall deal: iPhone 16 or MacBook Air M4 with up to 1,000 RMB off – perfect timing before Lunar New Year. Order today to avoid stockouts!

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Data Sources & Methodology (as of Jan 24, 2026):

  • Official Apple China website promotion page (Jan 24, 2026)
  • 9to5Mac report & real-time stock updates
  • Gzmato current pricing, stock & customer feedback