Apple Exclusive: IPhone14 Price Reportedly Lower Than Expected

Kuo explained that Foxconn’s iPhone manufacturing site in India will ship almost simultaneously the new 6.1″ iPhone 14 in China. This is a first in 2H22, India being one quarter behind in the past. Although India’s iPhone shipments and capacities are still quite a bit lower than China’s, it is an important milestone for Apple’s non-Chinese iPhone production facility em>

My contacts believe that this strategy will pay off immediately, with Apple being able to supply significant stock of the iPhone 14 in September. This is in stark contrast to the iPhone 14 Max’s ongoing supply chain problems. Kuo anticipates that the new 6.7-inch model will launch alongside the rest. However, Ross Young, CEO at Display Supply Chain Consultants, (DSCC), warned that panel shipments of the iPhone 14 Max are still far behind until August.

If you want to purchase the most affordable big-screen iPhone ever made, you’ll need to act quickly when they go on sale.

08/06/06 Update: Speaking to me today, AppleLeaksPro, a popular tipster, said that the new prices are in line with what he had heard for several months. LeaksApplePro stated that the Pros are significantly more costly to manufacture, citing the new punch hole display, 48MP upgraded camera, stainless steel chassis (which was a cost difference from the iPhone XS), and the A16 chipset.

The leaker said that there are many differences between the models and that Apple would focus on the iPhone 14 Pro models when it launches. “My guess is that Apple won’t talk much about the iPhone 14”

AppleLeaksPro claims that the driving force behind this change is “Differentiation”. 

This is similar to the recent moves Apple made to raise prices and differentiate between Pro and standard models of iPads, Macs, and MacBooks. The strategy has proved successful, even if it is harder to pinpoint any feature that will make iPhone 14 Pro models objectively professional-orientated.

This means that there is a split in the community of the leak. Wedbush’s noted analysts explained last month that price increases in the range were natural because “Prices have increased across the entire supply chain and Cupertino must pass these costs onto the consumer for this release. “

Both positions are true, according to what I have read. The supply chain pressure is driving up costs. There are also new components in the iPhone 14 range, including front cameras.

However, Apple seems determined to make 2022 the year that differentiates between Pro and non-Pro models. Even if this means paying some of the price increases for the standard models. This is why the iPhone 14 looks similar to its predecessor in both design and performance. The upgrades will likely be smaller than any previous iPhone upgrade.

This is expected to be the most controversial iPhone launch in recent years.

If true, Lanzuk’s claim means that the iPhone 14 will retain its $799 asking cost (instead of jumping to $899), which gives rise to the possibility that the new iPhone 14 Max might be $100 cheaper at $899. These prices make sense given Apple’s determination to widen the performance gap to iPhone 14 Pro model, which is still expected to increase in price.

• iPhone 14 Pro – $1099 (iPhone 13 Pro $999)
• iPhone 14 Pro Max – $1199 (iPhone 13 Pro Max $1099)

Lanzuk’s claim is still equivalent to a $100 price hike across the entire range. The $799 iPhone 14 will replace a $699 iPhone 13 Mini, while the $899 iPhone 14 Max will replace a $799 iPhone 13. These increases in screen sizes make it easier for Apple to market these models to customers.

Will the iPhone 14 line be worth it? The Pro models have the best design, camera, and performance upgrades. However, there is a possibility of a transition from Lightning into USB-C in 2023. I recommend caution if you aren’t planning to upgrade.