iPhone 15 Demand Predicted to Be Lower Than iPhone 14: Are You Planning to Upgrade?

[MacRumors]

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today predicted that demand for the iPhone 15 series will be lower than that of the iPhone 14 series this year. Kuo said the lower demand could make it challenging for Apple suppliers to grow revenue in the second half of 2023.

The upcoming iPhone lineup should consist of the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. All four models are rumored to be equipped with a USB-C port and the Dynamic Island, which is currently exclusive to the iPhone 14 Pro models. Additional features are rumored for the iPhone 15 Pro models, including a faster A17 Bionic chip, titanium frame, customizable Action button, thinner bezels around the display, Wi-Fi 6E support, up to 5-6x optical zoom for the Pro Max camera, and more.

iPhone 15 Pro models will likely cost $100 to $200 more than iPhone 14 Pro models in the U.S., according to Tim Long, an analyst at British bank Barclays. These price increases could temper demand for the devices, especially as some consumers may be reducing their discretionary spending due to above-average inflation over the past few years.

In the end, Kuo's prediction is still just a prediction, and we'll have to wait and see how well the iPhone 15 series sells. The addition of a USB-C port has been a long-awaited feature among tech enthusiasts, and the Dynamic Island expanding to the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus could help to boost sales of those lower-end models.

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 15 series in early September. Are you planning to upgrade? Let us know in the comments section.

Article Link: iPhone 15 Demand Predicted to Be Lower Than iPhone 14: Are You Planning to Upgrade?

 

[sniffies]

Higher prices = lower demand
Lower prices = higher demand

That simple

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Regardless, I'm upgrading and you should too!

The keyword is "Predicted".

I think they will sell like hotcakes. Demand will be very high! If you miss out on the Pre-Ordering time. Expect delays for months.

 

[asdfjkl;]

Higher price coupled with on-going inflation will definitely lower demand. Not sure what Apple's thinking here.

 

[phillytim]

I'm definitely upgrading from my 11 Pro Max this fall to a 15 Pro Max; and I'm glad to do it before this stupid "Ultra" line skyrockets pricing for the iPhone 16 next year.

 

[Dionte]

If it doesn’t record 3d video for the vision pro, I’m gonna keep my 14 pro max and 13 mini.

 

[hch720]

Wasn’t there something a few weeks ago about the 15 supposedly sparking a mass upgrade event?

 

[zapmymac]

Our household:

14 pro
13 pro max
3rd gen 12.9 ipp x2

No upgrades this year or next…

Saving for a Mac mini 😁

 

[Taq'aix]

Yes, definitely! iPhone 15 Pro Max and the second gen AW Ultra. Currently rocking a 14 Pro and first gen Ultra.

 

[Menneisyys2]

The iP14 Pro's main 1x camera was a HUGE leap ahead - we've last seen something like this with the 3gs -> 4 upgrade.

According to the rumors published so far, very modest camera improvements are to be expected. No wonder not many people will want to upgrade from the 14 Pro.

 

[Larsen2k4]

No reason to upgrade from my 14 Pro. I‘ll use it for at least 2-3 more years.

 

[britboyj]

I want Kuo's job.

 

[phillytim]

The iP14 Pro's main 1x camera was a HUGE leap ahead - we've last seen something like this with the 3gs -> 4 upgrade.

According to the rumors published so far, very modest camera improvements are to be expected. No wonder not many people will want to upgrade from the 14 Pro.

*COUGH* periscope lense & USB-C *COUGH*

 

[sw1tcher]

iPhone 15 Demand Predicted to Be Lower Than iPhone 14: Are You Planning to Upgrade?

Seems like a perfect opportunity to repost all the "iPhone ____ vs. 15 Pro: What to Expect if You've Waited to Upgrade" pieces 🤣

 

[tipoo]

With USB C, potentially Thunderbolt, a new process node after years on 5nm, new LIPO screens, the new periscope and potentially variable zoom camera, and titanium, this honestly sounded like supercycle to me

14 Pro was the underwhelming one with an overprocessed oversharp looking camera, I hope they fix that and let the larger lens look more natural without overprocessing

 

[jbachandouris]

Don’t they say this every year? I’m IUP so I’m in. Foolishly.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Higher prices = lower demand
Lower prices = higher demand

That simple

Higher price coupled with on-going inflation will definitely lower demand. Not sure what Apple's thinking here.

Don't think prices will be going down any further.

What are we going to do when Apple announces the iPhone Ultra? 😭😭

 

[Martyimac]

My 13 still has 100% battery capacity and fills all my needs flawlessly, therefore no need to upgrade.

 

[mnsportsgeek]

Well I’m not living with my XS max another year. Count me in.

 

[AF_APPLETALK]

Yeah, I'm going to upgrade from my 13 mini. I can't stand the screen size any longer and the battery life is rapidly depleting. I can get maybe 5 hours on of battery runtime (at best) on this phone if I'm wearing my Apple Watch.

The question is what to upgrade to...

Either the 15 Plus or the 15 Pro (non Max) are in the running. If they do hike the price, I'm more likely to opt for the 15 Plus, since that's supposed to have the 48 MP cameras anyway. The largest battery of them all solves my other problem - battery runtime.

I just hope this year's color options aren't tacky.

 

[ScottLV]

We plan on getting 4 iPhone 15s. and probably two or three watches in September or October

 

[Matthew.H]

*COUGH* periscope lense *COUGH*

Only on the Max model though according to the rumours. I'm using a 14 Pro. I want the best camera but I'm not buying the massive awkward to carry phone for it.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Well I’m not living with my XS max another year. Count me in.

Hats off to you. 🎩

iPhone XS has the best gold finish. Apple nailed it with this one. So elegant, beautiful, and premium!

 

[chalkdiesel]

Sticking with 13mini, may look into dark AWU.

 

[Madhatter32]

My iPhone 6s probably needs to be replaced at some point. Hard to know when though because it takes a licking but keeps on ticking -- oh, wait, that's something else I own.