India gets one of world's steepest iPhone price hikes
Apple has increased prices for both new and older iPhone models, including the iPhone 16. India faces some of the most significant increases globally, with price hikes reaching up to 41% following the launch of new models. In other markets, some older models have seen costs rise by $100. These adjustments come amid a broader trend of rising smartphone costs this year and the introduction of new Apple hardware this week.
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- ✓ Apple raised prices on both new and older iPhone models.
- ✓ iPhone prices in India increased by up to 41%.
- ✓ Some older iPhone models increased in price by $100.
- ✓ Apple discontinued the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
What changed
Apple implemented price increases across its iPhone lineup and discontinued the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
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Apple raises iPhone prices globally with steep hikes in India
Apple has increased prices for both new and older iPhone models, including the iPhone 16. India faces some of the most significant increases globally, with price hikes reaching up to 41% following the launch of new models. In other markets, some older models have seen costs rise by $100. These adjustments come amid a broader trend of rising smartphone costs this year and the introduction of new Apple hardware this week.
Why it matters
Price adjustments for older hardware are uncommon and typically signal shifts in manufacturing costs or market positioning. The scale of the Indian hike suggests specific regional economic pressures or tax changes affecting Apple's pricing strategy.
What is confirmed
- Apple raised prices on both new and older iPhone models.
- iPhone prices in India increased by up to 41%.
- Some older iPhone models increased in price by $100.
- Apple discontinued the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
What to watch next
- Sales data for iPhone 16 to determine if price hikes impact demand
- Official Apple explanation for the 41% price increase in India
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (8)
- MacRumors — Apple Discontinues iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max
- The Washington Post — Apple just raised prices on new and older iPhones. Here’s what they cost now.
- Reuters — India gets one of world's steepest iPhone price hikes
- PCMag — iPhone Price Hike Is Here: Older Models Now Up by $100, Even iPhone 16
- theverge.com — It’s the year of smartphone price hikes
- New York Post — The cost of every new Apple product that debuted this week — and the price hikes since last launch
- New York Magazine — New From Apple: Extremely Pricey iPhones and a Watch That Eavesdrops
- brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com — India gets one of world's steepest iPhone price hikes
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