Increased pricing anticipated for all iPhone 17 models – an overview of potential new prices
Apple Announces Price Increase for Upcoming iPhone 17 Series
Apple is set to release the highly anticipated iPhone 17 series, with a rumored September 2026 launch date. The new lineup is expected to feature a significant price increase for all models except the base iPhone 17, which will retain its starting price of $799.
According to the latest reports, the iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max models are likely to each cost $50 more than their iPhone 16 counterparts. Here's a breakdown of the anticipated starting prices compared to the iPhone 16 series:
| Model | iPhone 16 Price | Expected iPhone 17 Price | |------------------|-----------------|-------------------------| | iPhone 16 | $799 | $799 (no increase) | | iPhone 16 Plus | $849 (approx.) | $899 (+$50) | | iPhone 16 Pro | $999 | $1,049 (+$50) | | iPhone 16 Pro Max| $1,199 | $1,249 (+$50) |
This price hike for the Pro models reflects rising component costs and tariffs imposed on China. Apple has kept stable pricing for Pro models since the iPhone X in 2017, so this would be the first significant increase in years.
Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 Air is a new model and its estimated price is $949. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and S25 Ultra cost $1,299, making the iPhone 17 Pro Max, which is rumored to cost $1,249, a more affordable alternative.
Intriguingly, there are rumors suggesting that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is tipped for a big charging upgrade. For those keeping up with the latest news and rumors about the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max, there are various hubs available online.
The iPhone launch event is rumored to take place the week of September 8. Previous rumors about potential price hikes for the iPhone 17, as reported by The Wall Street Journal in May, have now come to fruition.
[1] Apple to raise prices for iPhone 17 series [2] iPhone 17 series to cost $50 more than iPhone 16 series [3] iPhone 17 Air: a new model with a higher price tag
- Various reports and rumors indicate that the iPhone 17 series will experience a price increase, with the iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max models being $50 more expensive than their iPhone 16 counterparts.
- As the iPhone 17 series prepares to hit the market, tech enthusiasts are keeping an eye on the new lineup, particularly the iPhone 17 Air, which will be a new model with a higher starting price of $949.
