iPhone 17 price hike? Here’s how much more you might pay for Apple’s next big release

The "Awe Dropping" event from Apple is coming up soon, and the excitement around the iPhone 17 lineup is only getting louder. This year's launch could be one of the most exciting in a long time, with rumors pointing to a new iPhone 17 Air and a lot of other important improvements.

New designs and better cameras are exciting, but the iPhone 17 price increase is getting most of the attention. Apple hasn't raised the prices of its flagship iPhones in years, but that may finally change.



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Will the price of the base iPhone 17 finally go up?

The iPhone 12 was the last time Apple changed the price of its entry-level flagship, which is still $799. That's four generations without a bump, so it's likely that there will be a change this year. Early reports say that the iPhone 17 could cost $849 for 128 GB of storage. This is a $50 increase, or about 6.7%, as per a report by Tom’s Guide.

How much will the iPhone 17 Pro cost?

Apple fans who want high-end features without going all the way to the Pro Max have long liked the Pro models. The iPhone X cost $999 when it came out in 2018, but leaks say the iPhone 17 Pro could start at $1,049. That's about a 5% rise, which isn't too bad given the expected upgrades, such as a new 48MP telephoto camera, as per a report by Tom’s Guide.

Will the price of the iPhone 17 Pro Max go up too?

The Pro Max has always been Apple's most expensive iPhone. It started at $1,099 with the iPhone 11 Pro Max and went up to $1,199 with the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Apple kept the price of the iPhone 16 Pro Max the same, but this year the iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to cost $1,249. The price goes up by about 4%, and there are rumors of new features like a new two-tone finish, an A19 Pro chip, and better camera hardware.

Where does the iPhone 17 Air fit in?

There has been a lot of talk about the iPhone 17 Air, which is the most mysterious member of the group. It is said to be only 5.5mm thin, and it could take the place of the Plus model in Apple's catalog. Some people think it could start at $949, while others think Apple could raise the price to $1,099 to compete with Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge. If that happens, buyers will need to be convinced that the higher price is worth it because of the battery and camera, as per a report by Tom’s Guide.

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For years, Apple has been able to keep prices stable, but the release of new designs and features could change that. Apple may be testing how much more people are willing to pay by offering four models: the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone 17 Air.

FAQs

How much will the iPhone 17 cost?
The base iPhone 17 could cost $849, which is $50 more than the base model.

What is the iPhone 17 Air?
People say that this is Apple's thinnest iPhone yet, and it might cost between $949 and $1,099.