The iPhone 15 series is expected to launch in a few weeks. This launch will be notable for several reasons, Including that switch to USB C (finally!), Dynamic island, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max possibly changing it’s name to the iPhone 15 Ultra.
Rumors suggest Apple may increase prices for the iPhone 15 models. Reports say prices could go up $100-$200, especially for the Pro and Ultra phones. Now new evidence from supply chain experts backs up these claims.
If true, this would be the first time iPhone prices rise in a launch year. But it’s not just bad news for future iPhone owners. Android fans may end up paying more too!
That’s because Android phone makers often look to Apple for pricing cues. Even if their goal is an cheaper alternative, competitors use iPhone prices as a guide for what consumers will accept.
So if Apple goes up $100-$200, expect similar increases from top Android brands. Google’s Pixel 8 could be the first, with rumors of pricier Pixels this fall. Without a doubt, Galaxy S24 prices will likely climb higher too.
In the end, excitement over new phones may be tempered by larger budgets. The good news is these rumored increases are still just rumors for now. We’ll know pricing facts when Apple announces the iPhone 15 on expected dates of September 12-13. Until then, Android owners can hope for the best but prepare for potential price hikes across the board.
