GoKawiilApple hikes prices $100 across older iPhone lineup after new launch event
After unveiling the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro at its 'Surprise and shine' event, Apple raised prices by $100 on all previous-generation iPhones still sold. The iPhone 16 jumped from $699 to $799, the 17E from $599 to $699, the base iPhone 17 from $799 to $899, and the iPhone Air from $999 to $1,099.
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With no budget iPhone 18 announced, Apple effectively raised the entry price for owning any current iPhone overnight. This squeezes cost-conscious buyers just as the newest, priciest models start at $1,199, signaling Apple may be leaning harder on higher-margin devices.
- Every available older iPhone model got a flat $100 price increase.
- The base iPhone 18 was absent from the launch event lineup.
- Cheapest iPhone options are now notably pricier than before the announcement.
Apple iPhone 16 — If the price hike stings, the iPhone 16 is still the sweet spot in Apple's lineup and is widely available unlocked from third-party sellers who may not have matched Apple's new pricing. It runs the same iOS updates as the newest models, so you're not missing out on software support.
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