With Apple’s iPhone 16 expected in September, one of the biggest questions hanging over the iPhone launch each year is price. Apple’s flagship iPhone models are never cheap, and consumers enter most launch seasons wary of a potential price increase. Understandably, given the first iPhone cost just $499, whereas now Apple’s best iPhone costs north of $1,200.
So let’s get right to it, and begin with some good news. There are currently no leaks or rumors indicating that Apple is planning to increase the price of either the iPhone 16 or the iPhone 16 Pro. While that doesn’t rule out the prospect completely, it’s a promising sign and would render an increase something of a last-minute surprise. Also notable, a large part of the iPhone 16’s appeal is expected to be Apple Intelligence, huge AI software upgrades coming to iOS 18. With a heavy focus on software, big hardware changes that could push prices up seem unlikely.
