New iPhone 13 Exclusives Expose Stunning Apple Pricing Decisions

some of Apple’s most significant new features (and disappointments). However, the most unexpected iPhone 13 upgrade decision has just been revealed. 

Industry researcher TrendForce has disclosed in an exclusive new report that, despite substantial display, battery, and camera upgrades, Apple has opted not to raise iPhone 13 pricing this year. However, due to market conditions, you may be requested to pay far more than the asking amount.

iPhone Price Points

According to TrendForce, we should expect to see the following latest price points:

• iPhone 13 Mini – $699 (64GB), $749 (128GB), $849 (256GB)
• iPhone 13 – $799 (64GB), $849 (128GB), $949 (256GB)
• iPhone 13 Pro – $999 (128GB), $1099 (256GB), $1299 (512GB)
• iPhone 13 Pro Max – $1099 (128GB), $1199 (256GB), $1399 (512GB)

While speculations of a 1TB iPhone 13 Pro persist, the knock-on consequences of this price structure may be the most significant advantage. Notably, Apple should keep the iPhone 12 at a reduced price of $599 (64GB), $649 (128GB), and $749 (256GB), while the iPhone 11 would be dropped to the same pricing as the iPhone XR: $499 (64GB) and $549 (256GB) (128GB). The iPhone 11 offers significant camera upgrades over the iPhone XR and (almost) matches the iPhone 12 range, making it a good buy.

We should take these pricing claims seriously because TrendForce has a solid track record. However, Apple’s move is still surprising – not because of the hardware advancements, but because of the manufacturing issues the company just acknowledged to. Limited supply has given manufacturers a lot of wiggle room, which might have easily resulted in component price rises being passed on to consumers, but Apple has made significant supply modifications and has remained steadfast. 

How does iPhone pricing impact market?

Buying a new iPhone at these rates, on the other hand, is going to be difficult. Professional scalpers have already hoarded stock of next-gen consoles in order to extort excessive fees from dedicated fans due to the Global Chip Shortage. PlayStation 5 systems, for example, have increased in price from $499 to over $2,000.

Despite the phone’s supersized rear cameras, new shooting modes, next-gen WiFi, considerably larger batteries, ProMotion displays, and a reduced notch, paying scalpers 3-4x the retail price is never worth it and just promotes the behaviour. So, if TrendForce is correct and Apple has chosen to match the pricing of the iPhone 12 with the iPhone 13 models, the wisest course of action is to wait.

Alternatively, save your money for Apple’s next really innovative iPhone by waiting a little longer.