iPhone 14 Pro Predicted to Start With Increased 256GB Storage Alongside Rumored Price Increase

[MacRumors]

Earlier today, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed iPhone 14 Pro models will be more expensive than iPhone 13 Pro models. Kuo did not reveal exact pricing, but he said that the average selling price of all four iPhone 14 models will increase by about 15% overall.

While higher prices would be disappointing for customers, it is possible the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will offer increased storage in return for the extra cost. In June, Taiwanese research firm TrendForce predicted that iPhone 14 Pro models could start with 256GB of storage, compared to 128GB for iPhone 13 Pro models. However, the chart said the storage amounts were still "TBD" at the time, so we'll have to wait and see.

Other rumored upgrades for iPhone 14 Pro models include a faster A16 chip, a new pill-shaped cutout and hole replacing the notch, an upgraded 48-megapixel rear camera lens with support for 8K video recording, front camera autofocus, faster RAM, and an always-on display that shows the Lock Screen's time, date, widgets, and newly re-added battery percentage.

In the United States, the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max start at $999 and $1,099 respectively with 128GB of storage. With around a 10% price increase, the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max could start at $1,099 and $1,199 respectively, which would be the same prices as the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max with 256GB of storage. However, the exact price increases if any remain to be seen.

Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 14 lineup in September as usual. It's unclear if the standard iPhone 14 models would also see a price increase given they are still expected to have an A15 chip and lack many other upgrades rumored for the Pro models. A sketchy rumor claimed the 6.1-inch iPhone 14 will continue to start at $799.

Article Link: iPhone 14 Pro Predicted to Start With Increased 256GB Storage Alongside Rumored Price Increase

 

[GuruZac]

If it starts at $1099 at 256GB storage, then it’s not a price hike. That would actually be where it’s at now and appropriate starting storage for a Pro device with the cameras it is expected to have.

 

[MICHAELSD]

Apple sets the trend for the market. If they want to raise pricing, competitors will follow suit with their premium smartphones.

Including 256GB of storage as standard is an elegant way to increase ASP while still providing value.

 

[Adithya007]

Given how they increased the price of the new MacBook Air for the same storage, this will never happen although I’d be happy to be wrong though.

 

[dannyyankou]

If the storage is going to increase along with the price, it might make more sense from a marketing perspective to keep the storage the same and the price the same. That way it doesn't look like a price increase.

 

[MICHAELSD]

If the storage is going to increase along with the price, it might make more sense from a marketing perspective to keep the storage the same and the price the same. That way it doesn't look like a price increase.

Simply a discontinuation of 128GB Pro models.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

I wish 2TB was offered by Apple this year.

What happened to the "Titanium" frame? 🙅‍♀️

 

[dogstar]

Wow, this will be a first if it happens! Apple execs will start cutting coupons next!

 

[JCCL]

Given how they increased the price of the new MacBook Air for the same storage, this will never happen although I’d be happy to be wrong though.

Agree, this is what I think as well.

 

[ilikewhey]

4nm? well i guess the m2 pro max being 3nm is out of question. or is it....

 

[russell_314]

Simply a discontinuation of 128GB Pro models.

This is exactly right... It's what would happen if any device gets a storage increase though. You can't get double anything for the same price

 

[vadimyuryev]

doubt

 

[orbital~debris]

This will be a nice storage increase for my next Apple Camera sorry, ‘iPhone’!

 

[WiseAJ]

I hope so. That’s the model I get.

 

[McKodiak]

Pro users will need that space with that 48MP camera. Those pictures will be large files.

 

[Franjelisco]

Knowing Apple this will never happen 😴

 

[fwmireault]

I always found that 128GB was the sweet spot for my (I have to say) basic needs. But I know many people here will be happy to get more as the base storage, and if this report is true, the price increase is not that bad considering the inflation

 

[mthomas184]

So with the rumored price increases and "changes" to the iPhone 14, there really is absolutely no reason for anyone to buy the 14. It will be the exact same in term of specs, other than MAYBE a slightly bigger battery.

I would buy the 13 at a discount since it will be pretty much exactly the 14.

 

[wood1208]

iPhone 14 PRO models; give and take.

 

[fwmireault]

I wish 2TB was offered by Apple this year

There are some rumors that it will be the case. I tend to believe Kuo more on this one that said.

 

[tridley68]

Willing to pay extra for a quality product

 

[Apple Fan 2008]

So with the rumored price increases and "changes" to the iPhone 14, there really is absolutely no reason for anyone to buy the 14. It will be the exact same in term of specs, other than MAYBE a slightly bigger battery.

I would buy the 13 at a discount since it will be pretty much exactly the 14.

It’s not for people who already have an iPhone 13

 

[BootsWalking]

So a third-party prediction with TBD listed on the actual storage size now qualifies as a rumor? We're approaching "a friend of my husband's sister's garage maintenance man" territory with these rumors.

 

[lm57400]

I think people don't really care how much they pay for an iPhone. Many people around the world buy their phones via +20 months provider installments.

Today you pay 50$ per month for your phone hardware, tomorrow you pay 55$.

 

[timshundo]

Ahhh this makes more sense. Fine cuz I upgrade to 256 anyway.