The most expensive iPhone yet? Here’s what experts predict for the iPhone 17
Apple is poised to unveil the latest generation of the iPhone, the tech giant’s iconic smartphone.
Apple is being tipped to raise its iPhone prices by as much as $200 for certain models, as the tech giant prepares to bring out the latest iteration of its iconic smartphone.
Apple is expected to unveil its newest slate of iPhones at its “Awe Dropping” launch event on Tuesday, September 9.
In addition to the next generation of regular, Pro and Pro Max handsets, the iPhone 17 line-up will reportedly include a new, slimline model known as the iPhone 17 Air. Meanwhile, it appears that the iPhone Plus will be eliminated from Apple’s product range.
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How could iPhone prices change from 16 to 17?
Based on information compiled by the market research firm TrendForce, the specialist website MacRumors has put together the following forecast for how the price of each iPhone’s lowest-storage model will change:
iPhone 16 prices:
- Basic: from $799 (128 gb)
- Plus: from $899 (128 gb)
- Pro: from $999 (128 gb)
- Pro Max: from $1,199 (256 gb)
iPhone 17 predicted prices:
- Basic: from $799 (128 gb)
- Air: from $1,099 (256 gb)
- Pro: from $1,199 (256 gb)
- Pro Max: from $1,299 (256 gb)
Notably, MacRumors predicts that the iPhone Pro will undergo the highest rise - from $999 to $1,199 - but will boast greater storage at its starting price.
Citing research by analysts at Morgan Stanley, the Apple rumors site 9to5mac also suggests that Apple will discontinue its 128-gigabyte option for the Pro. However, 9to5Mac points to a smaller expected price increase of $100, to $1,009.
Both reports agree that the basic iPhone 17 appears likely to remain at the same price as its generation-16 counterpart.
What time is the iPhone launch event? How can I watch it?
Tuesday’s “Awe Dropping” event is scheduled to take place at 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT. You can watch it live on Apple’s official YouTube channel.
When will the iPhone 17 go on sale?
Per 9to5Mac, Apple’s previous release timelines suggest that the new line-up of iPhones will go on sale on Friday, September 19.
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