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Yeah, one of my best friends is like this. He always gets the cheapest current iPhone the summer before the new models come out every two years. I always tell him the new ones are coming, but he just wants to save some money and you can get deals ahead of the new device launch. So that's what he does. He has the current iPhone for 1-2 months and doesn't really care. There are a lot of people like this. We aren't regular people because we're on MacRumors so we don't understand.

I think the iPhone Pro will be priced at least $200 more than the iPhone Plus, but not more than $400 more. If I had to guess, $999 for 64GB, $1099 for 256GB, and $1299 for 512GB. Although they may not offer a 512GB model yet, BUT that model could justify some of these rumors about a price north of $1200. If that comes true, I'll be paying $51.16/mo for the 256GB model on the iPhone Upgrade Program. This will cost me an extra $175/yr over my 128GB 7s to have a high end OLED 3X retina device with wireless charging, dual-cameras, new design, better water proofing, 3-4GB RAM, improved camera with 4K60 front and back, Face ID and longer battery life in a smaller package. I'd pay that no problem.

I haven't seen any rumors but I bet the speakers are also better, and things like the flash might be brighter, and the laser module might make auto focus lightning quick with the potential of better depth recognition for more accurate portrait mode. And from what I understand, Sony is the camera manufacturer of the iPhone 7, and they have a new 19MP sensor that can shoot 1080p video up to 960fps. What I'm not sure about is how good that sensor works in low-light situations and therefore suitable for use in the iPhone. But we might see some crazy advancements like that on the horizon. I see devices like the iPhone destroying the low-end dSLR and low-end mirrorless markets within five years. It's why companies like Sony are investing more in higher end APS-C such as the $1400 a6500 and the $4500 full-frame a9 and haven't updated their low-end APS-C a5100 or low-end full-frame A7II in years. Apple wants to produce a device that has a camera that can do really crazy stuff and appeal to these "prosumer" users and I think the iPhone Pro will be THE platform for all kinds of crazy smartphone camera development in the coming years.

With device trade in promos, I believe I will get the iPhone 8 I want. It would be ideal for me if the $949-$999 iPhone had 128gb storage so I can freely film in 4k without issue, but 64gb is sufficient for me. I have a 32gb 7+ right now, but I use Google Photos to store images. Plus, don't have many games installed on my phone. If people make the iPhone last 2+ years, then it is worth the price. If people upgrade yearly, the iPhone 8 is a crap buy.
 
I think the iPhone Pro will be priced at least $200 more than the iPhone Plus, but not more than $400 more. If I had to guess, $999 for 64GB, $1099 for 256GB, and $1299 for 512GB. Although they may not offer a 512GB model yet, BUT that model could justify some of these rumors about a price north of $1200. If that comes true, I'll be paying $51.16/mo for the 256GB model on the iPhone Upgrade Program. This will cost me an extra $175/yr over my 128GB 7s to have a high end OLED 3X retina device with wireless charging, dual-cameras, new design, better water proofing, 3-4GB RAM, improved camera with 4K60 front and back, Face ID and longer battery life in a smaller package. I'd pay that no problem.
This make sense to me EXCEPT for having a 64GB variant. I’d say, not unlike the Jet Black, they’ll have a higher price and forgo the lower storage tier.
 
So Apple won't call it iPhone 8 because of the Galaxy S8? You mean how Apple didn't call it the iPhone 7 because of the Galaxy S7? Oh wait.....

And iPhone Deluxe? Never. Makes iPhone Pro sound appealing.

Someone said that calling it iPhone 8 begs comparison to the Galaxy S8, and I agree. iPhone 7 and Galaxy S7 were around the same price point; head-to-head competitors. The "iPhone 8" and Galaxy S8 are not expected to be anywhere near the same price point. Apple is far better off positioning that premium-priced model in a league of its own - no hints as to what the competition might be.

You don't like "iPhone Deluxe?" I don't, either. I typed "iPhone deluxe" (lower-case 'd') and thought, "Hmmm, why not toss out another possible name, just for fun?" Maybe it does make iPhone Pro sound more appealing, but that wouldn't be my choice, either.

I'm not going to predict the name, there are too many possibilities. Just look at the way the auto industry might do it:

iPhone LTD
iPhone LS
iPhone Model S
iPhone XKE
iPhone De Ville
iPhone Corniche (Better than iPhone Cornichon)
iPhone Biarritz
iPhone Monte Carlo
iPhone Mark VIII
iPhone 5th Avenue (and 59th St)
iPhone Imperial
 
To be fair, I applaud Apple for increasing the SE storage from 16gb to 32gb several months ago. Is it enough, no. 64gb w/o expandable storage is the bare minimum. But Apple can get away with "memory upgrades."
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Leak from Foxconn showed 64gb/128gb for that hideous new "Copper Gold" color. But then again, 256gb should be the max for this upcoming OLED model.

Historic data.

So just rumours then.. no facts then. Considering how inconsistent the rumours have been, I'll trust my instinct if it costs from 1100 or more it'll have 128GB starting size.
 
"Pro" makes the phone sound like its for Work, which isn't all that appealing. It also demeans the "mainstream" 7S and 7S+ phones. "iPhone 8" makes the other phone already feel like a generation behind.

If I had to guess, I'd say they're going with "iPhone Edition", similar to the Apple Watches. I never liked the name "Edition" but they did it once, so why not again? In the case of the Watch, it was a premium exterior with the same internals as the lower-priced models. Same will be the case for these iPhones.
 
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So just rumours then.. no facts then. Considering how inconsistent the rumours have been, I'll trust my instinct if it costs from 1100 or more it'll have 128GB starting size.

It won't start that high though because Apple is making a 64gb model as confirmed earlier by a leak.
 
So just rumours then.. no facts then. Considering how inconsistent the rumours have been, I'll trust my instinct if it costs from 1100 or more it'll have 128GB starting size.

Rumours and historic data ain't the same. Rumours don't have any base other than "supposed" leaks. Historic data is right in front of everyone.
 
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It won't start that high though because Apple is making a 64gb model as confirmed earlier by a leak.

You should know better then to believe any leak... no one has a clue this year, that's been very obvious from the contradicting rumours every week. Apple has controlled them very very well.

Rumours and historic data ain't the same. Rumours don't have any base other than "supposed" leaks. Historic data is right in front of everyone.

Doesn't mean a thing! Apple has never priced a phone, if it prices it this high, before as a starting price so their is no previous business model you can go by.
 
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I for one, do NOT think the price of the lowest memory 8 will be over $100.

I think it could start at $849/899 though
 
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You should know better then to believe any leak... no one has a c,use this year, that's been very obvious from the contradicting rumours every week. Apple has controlled them very very well.



Doesn't mean a thing! Apple has never priced a phone, if it prices it this high, before as a starting price so their is no previous business model you can go by.

I'm talking in terms of a new model starting at 128GB. I won't comment on the actual pricing. Personally, I believe the price will be similar to every year.
 
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Many many many people would consider your estimated price to be one utter total rip off! And that includes Apple fans, for the reason you predict it'll come with 'only' 64GB non expandable storage.. it better come with 128GB minimum for that 970 dollars you predict!
I predicted that the iPhone 8 will start at $969 for 64GB and that the larger 256 GB model would be $100-$200 higher. It has already been rumored that the iPhone 8 will only come in 64GB and 256 GB options.
 
I predicted that the iPhone 8 will start at $969 for 64GB and that the larger 256 GB model would be $100-$200 higher. It has already been rumored that the iPhone 8 will only come in 64GB and 256 GB options.

Just like the iPad Pro. They might announce a 512GB option as well but it would be absurd.
 
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I'm almost 100% that the 'iPhone 8' (whatever it's name) will launch below $1000 (although that'll probably mean €1000+ for us)

Let's just hope that $969/$999 model is the 128gb one.
 
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Two things

1. The main difference between the iPhone "8" is the OLED and possible face ID from the iPhone 7s. Samsung has set the market premium for an edge to edge OLED at just $100. What that means is the difference you pay to get edge to edge OLED for Samsung for the last 3-4 years has been only $100. How can or will Apple justify a premium of more then $300. Consumers do not hear the words supply shortage when Samsung has no supply shortage. (I think Samsung is causing the shortage on purpose, but have no evidence) Apple has to justify that premium.

2. The more rumors trickle out about the "8" the more I think Apple is not ready to release it and initially planned to wait a year or so. This phone will be delayed until October/November, they can't get touch Id working, can't source the OLED screens. It seems like Apple is trying to force it out when it is not ready due to some market pressure. (My guess is to stop the uniqueness of the S8 from being a selling point for Samsung). The more I hear the more I fear this phone is going to have a lot of problems when it first comes out. I wanted to grab it day one but I think I will sit on the fence for a while. Although if I get it and it's such a turd I have no doubt apple will do the right thing.
 
With device trade in promos, I believe I will get the iPhone 8 I want. It would be ideal for me if the $949-$999 iPhone had 128gb storage so I can freely film in 4k without issue, but 64gb is sufficient for me. I have a 32gb 7+ right now, but I use Google Photos to store images. Plus, don't have many games installed on my phone. If people make the iPhone last 2+ years, then it is worth the price. If people upgrade yearly, the iPhone 8 is a crap buy.
Until you want to use 4K60, lol. At least iOS 11 video sizes are smaller. Hope they re-encode iCloud libraries.
 
Until you want to use 4K60, lol. At least iOS 11 video sizes are smaller. Hope they re-encode iCloud libraries.

I had 4K off on my S8+ even with a 64gb SD card because those files are so damn big to transfer anywhere.
 
I had 4K off on my S8+ even with a 64gb SD card because those files are so damn big to transfer anywhere.
When I looked it up, it seems like HEVC will allow roughly double the data for the same file size, so 4K60 shouldn't be too bad. But yeah, 4K video files are huge and since I upload everything to my 2TB iCloud storage, I end up having plenty of space on my device. But if a video is more than a few weeks old, it moves off my iPhone entirely and I have to stream it, which can take a long time. I wish Apple would serve up device-optimized videos from iCloud because I don't need full 4K playback on a 720p device. I always want to record the best video quality possible because I have a baby and a toddler and want archival footage for when they're older. But part of me is wondering if I should just keep it set at 4K30 and enjoy the smaller file sizes!
 
Assuming there will be a 7s and 7s Plus as well, I'd think those two will keep the same storage/pricing structure as the 7/7+.

That said, I'd imagine that a 64gb iPhone 8 will be $849 and go up from there with a 128gb being $949 and 256gb at $1049.
 
Assuming there will be a 7s and 7s Plus as well, I'd think those two will keep the same storage/pricing structure as the 7/7+.

That said, I'd imagine that a 64gb iPhone 8 will be $849 and go up from there with a 128gb being $949 and 256gb at $1049.

Try to imagine the 8 starting over $1000 with the top spec at least $1299.
 
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