A new report suggests the iPhone 17 Air, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max could have very high starting prices.
While the "vanilla" iPhone 17 is tipped to keep its predecessor's starting price unchanged, the 17 Air, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max could be significantly costlier than the 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max.
Reportedly, the standard iPhone 17 model will be priced the same as its predecessor. However, the premium 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max versions will likely see price increases compared to the iPhone 16 Pro models. The iPhone 17 Air may be priced to compete with the Galaxy S25 Edge, exceeding the cost of the iPhone 16 Plus by a significant margin.
iPhone 17 prices:
$799 - 128GB storage
$899 - 256GB storage
$1,099 - 512GB storage
$1,099 - iPhone 17 Air with 256GB storage
$1,199 - iPhone 17 Pro with 256GB storage
$1,299 - 512GB iPhone 17 Air
$1,299 - iPhone 17 Pro Max with 256GB storage
$1,399 - 512GB iPhone 17 Pro
$1,499 - 1TB iPhone 17 Air
$1,499 - 512GB iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1,599 - 1TB iPhone 17 Pro
$1,699 - 1TB iPhone 17 Pro Max
These predicted prices from TrendForce may be accurate. However, there is hope that the official prices could be lower. Recent rumors suggest smaller price increases for the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max.
The iPhone 16 Pro currently costs $999 for the 128GB model and $1,099 for the 256GB version. A price increase to $1,199 for a 256GB iPhone 17 Pro could be frustrating for Apple fans looking to upgrade.
Similarly, a 256GB iPhone 17 Pro Max at $1,299 would be $100 more expensive than the equivalent 16 Pro Max.
The iPhone 17 Air could be the most expensive, starting at $1,099 compared to the $899 iPhone 16 Plus (with 128GB). While the Air offers a thinner design and 256GB of storage, the price difference may lead buyers to opt for the cheaper iPhone 17.
Despite these price increases, the iPhone 17 series is projected to outsell the iPhone 16 series by 3.5 percent.
This growth is expected despite "sluggish global economic conditions" and higher prices. The iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max are predicted to be the top sellers.
The Pro models will have advantages such as an Apple A19 Pro chipset and superior cameras with improved zoom and resolution.
The iPhone 17 Air will have 12GB of RAM, similar to the Pro models. However, the standard 6.2-inch iPhone 17 will have a better rear camera with two sensors, compared to the Air's single sensor.
Overall, the iPhone 17 may be the best deal in the lineup, while the iPhone 17 Air may offer the least value, especially for those who prioritize function over style.
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