iPhone 17 Pro Sees Price Hike, Others Unchanged

One Model in the iPhone 17 Series Will Get a Price Hike

The rumor mill has been buzzing with speculation about the pricing of Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 lineup. While some feared significant price jumps across the board, a new research note from JPMorgan offers a more nuanced, and perhaps less alarming, perspective.

According to the report, it’s the iPhone 17 Pro that’s expected to see a $100 price increase, bringing its base model to $1,199. However, there’s a silver lining: this version is projected to ship with 256GB of storage, effectively doubling the 128GB found in the base iPhone 16 Pro. For many consumers, this upgrade means they’ll be getting more storage for their money, potentially offsetting the “hike” for equivalent capacity.

Good news for those eyeing other models: the standard iPhone 17 is anticipated to maintain its $799 starting price, matching the iPhone 16. Similarly, the top-tier iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to hold steady at $1,199, also continuing to offer 256GB of base storage.

The new iPhone 17 Air, which is set to step in as the replacement for the iPhone 16 Plus, might be a bit of a wildcard. JPMorgan suggests it could either retain the $899 price point of its predecessor or climb slightly to $949. Apple might justify any potential increase for the Air model due to its anticipated thin design and the extended research and development process involved.

It’s crucial to remember that these projected figures apply specifically to the US market, and whether similar pricing structures will be implemented in other regions remains to be seen. As always, Apple has not released any official pricing details.

We can expect to get the full picture when Apple officially unveils the iPhone 17 series, with complete pricing and specifications, likely at their event on September 9.