Apple is cutting one model of iPhone (the mini) and adding one (the vanilla Max), so a jolt in the pricing structure is to be expected. Some analysts have predicted that prices for the two Pro models will rise by $ 100, but TrendForce thinks the price increase will be smaller.
In fact, the iPhone 14 could cost $ 50 less than its predecessor, which started at $ 800. Of course, last year there was the iPhone 13 mini for $ 700 as the new cheaper model (not SE ). This year, you’ll be looking to spend at least $ 750 or $ 800 on a new main iPhone, if the predictions turn out.
Analysts agree that the new iPhone 14 Max will cost $ 100 more than the vanilla model, which will put its price point at $ 850 or $ 900, depending on exactly which analysts are right.
Something else I agree on: the two Pro models are climbing the price ladder. There’s no consensus on whether it’s $ 50 or $ 100 (TrendForce says $ 50), but that new hardware doesn’t come cheap.
| iPhone 13 | iPhone 14 (TrendForce) | iPhone 14 (other analysts) | |
| mini | $ 700 | – | – |
| vanilla | $ 800 | $ 750 | $ 800 |
| Maximum | – | $ 850 | $ 900 |
| Pro | $ 1,000 | $ 1,050 | $ 1,100 |
| Pro Max | $ 1,100 | $ 1,150 | $ 1,200 |
The pros are getting updates that the vanilla duo will be missing out. This includes the new Apple A16 chipset, LPDDR5 RAM, new 120Hz LTPO displays with AOD capabilities and a new Face ID system, higher resolution 48MP main cameras with 8K video recording, new ultra wide cameras and more. The vanilla iPhones 14 and 14 Max won’t even get the new chipset (if the rumors are to be believed).
Even with everything Apple reportedly expects strong sales for the iPhone 14 series, we’ll see how it goes. The official announcement is scheduled for September 7 (Wednesday next week), so tune in next week for official pricing and features.
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