The large hourglass at Apple Park is already running out of sand. It serves as the countdown to the highly anticipated iPhone 16, which will be unveiled at a special Apple event confirmed for September 9 this date. Therefore, We will soon confirm everything we already know. This comment comes as leaks continue to reveal significant details.
Recently, one of the most talked-about and debated features is the price of the iPhone 16. While purchasing is not yet possible, it is essential to note that Apple has not officially acknowledged the upcoming release of these devices. Nonetheless, this speculation offers a glimpse of what we might see in their lineup in less than two weeks.
The Evolution of iPhone Prices in Spain
Understanding context is crucial when discussing prices. For many years, iPhones remained within a similar price range until 2022, with the launch of the iPhone 14 and after five years, they decided to increase the prices.
Over the years, various factors have influenced pricing, including inflation, rising living costs, and Apple’s strategy itself. Initially, Apple launched a single version of the iPhone, but over time, they expanded to offer multiple versions, culminating in four different iPhones in recent years.
For this analysis, we have excluded the first iPhone since it was not officially launched in Spain and the three generations of iPhone SE due to their distinct categories. For generations with multiple iPhones, we referenced the average price across their basic configurations.
This is how the iPhone’s RRP in Spain has evolved from the first model launched in 2008 to 2023
In percentage terms, the most significant price increase occurred between the ‘3G’ and the ‘3GS’, marking a 65% rise. However, it is worth noting that the price (150 euros) was somewhat misleading as it was tied to the operators’ tariffs, who were responsible for distributing it.
Most notably, the increase with the iPhone 14 was 16.5%, which felt particularly significant, making it the most expensive generation of iPhone to date. In contrast, the iPhone 15 did not reach the price levels of the iPhone 13 and saw its price decrease for stabilization.
Expected Prices for the iPhone 16
First and foremost, it is important to clarify that while there may be numerous reliable leaks regarding features, the same cannot always be said about price predictions. It is common not to have any confirmation until Apple makes an official announcement. Predicting prices can be challenging, especially considering that currency exchange rates can be unpredictable and that most leak information originates from the United States.
This is where the current pricing information is coming from:
- iPhone 16: starting at $799.
- iPhone 16 Plus: starting at $899.
- iPhone 16 Pro: starting at $1,099.
- iPhone 16 Pro Max: starting at $1,199.
Comparing the expected prices for the iPhone 16 with the current prices of the iPhone 15 in the United States, it appears that all prices would remain the same except for the ‘Pro’, which would increase by $100 from the $999 cost of the iPhone 15 Pro.
Although this raises questions regarding the authenticity of the leak, there is no evidence to suggest otherwise. In previous instances when prices rose, whether in Spain or elsewhere, such predictions were accurate. However, that isn’t necessarily the case this time.
Unless something unexpected happens, in Spain, the prices will remain the same as with the iPhone 15.
Thus, we can anticipate good news for Spain. While it is not the best news—since that would mean a price decrease—it is still positive that they will remain unchanged. This makes sense considering there will be significant improvements, yet they are not expected to dramatically differ from the previous generation, such as anticipated for the iPhone 17 next year.
To summarize, we can theorize that the price of the iPhone 16 Pro may also increase in our country. However, this is not certain. For instance, last year, that particular device’s price dropped while the ‘Pro Max’ stayed the same as its predecessor despite offering double the base memory. Consequently, the projected prices currently are as follows:
- iPhone 16: starting at 959 euros.
- iPhone 16 Plus: starting at 1,109 euros.
- iPhone 16 Pro: starting at 1,219 euros/1,319 euros.
- iPhone 16 Pro Max: starting at 1,469 euros.
Finally, it’s important to note that these prices do not align precisely with those in the United States. The disparity in exchange rates from dollars to euros stems from the fact that U.S. prices are quoted before tax, while in Spain, prices include 21% VAT. Additionally, Apple incurs other logistical costs.
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The great hourglass at Apple Park is already throwing its last specks downwards. It is the clock that marks the launch of the long-awaited iPhone 16, which will be presented first on September 9 at a special Apple event already confirmed. Therefore, We will soon confirm everything we already know. And we say this because, like every year, leaks are responsible for revealing a good part of the story.
This is how the price of the iPhone has evolved in Spain
Context is important when we talk about prices. And that’s because iPhones have been maintained for many years in a similar range until 2022, with the generation of iPhone 14 and after five years of maintaining they decided to increase them.
In all these years, we must take into account several factors that threaten prices: from inflation to the rising cost of living, as well as Apple’s own strategy. Initially, Apple launched a single version of the iPhone during the first few years and has gradually added more versions, reaching up to four iPhones in recent years.
For this graph, we have excluded the first iPhone because it was not officially launched in Spain, along with the three generations of iPhone SE, as these represent distinctly different ranges. For the generations that have had several iPhones, we have taken the average price for the most basic configurations.
This is how the iPhone’s RRP in Spain has evolved since the first model launched in 2008 until 2023
In percentage terms, the biggest increase in the price of an iPhone was from the ‘3G’ to the ‘3GS’, which saw a 65% increase. However, it’s essential to recognize that the price increase of 150 euros was somewhat misleading as it was associated with operator rates, who were responsible for distributing the device.
However, the most notable increase was for the iPhone 14, where the price jumped by 16.5%. Despite this hike, it was notably the most expensive generation of iPhones. In contrast, with the iPhone 15, prices stabilized even though they did not reach the levels of the iPhone 13.
What prices are expected for the iPhone 16?
First of all, we want to clarify that while many leaks about features can be reliable, those concerning prices may not always be accurate. In fact, it is common to have no definite information until Apple provides a formal announcement. Predicting pricing is complicated, especially considering that currency fluctuations can often be problematic and that leakers usually base their information on the US market.
The sources of information regarding these prices are as follows:
- iPhone 16: starting from $799.
- iPhone 16 Plus: starting from $899.
- iPhone 16 Pro: starting from $1,099.
- iPhone 16 Pro Max: starting from $1,199.
When examining the current prices of the iPhone 15 in the United States, we find that all prices would remain identical, except for the ‘Pro’, which would increase by $100, bringing it to $1,099 compared to the $999 for the iPhone 15 Pro.
This brings us back to questioning whether this leak has some validity; however, there are no contradicting pieces of evidence. In previous years, price increases were often predicted accurately, whether in Spain or other markets. This year, however, appears to be different.
Unless there’s a surprise, we expect prices in Spain to resonate with the figures seen with the iPhone 15.
This means we have good news for Spain. While it’s not the best news (as that would imply a price reduction), maintaining the same prices is still a positive development. Given the current market dynamics, it makes sense because even though significant improvements are expected, they won’t represent a drastic change compared to the previous generation as anticipated for devices like the iPhone 17 coming next year.
Furthermore, it’s worth noting that while the price of the iPhone 16 Pro may increase in our country, it’s not a guarantee. Last year, the Pro model saw a price reduction, while the ‘Pro Max’ entry price maintained parity with its predecessor, despite offering double the base memory. So our projected pricing might look as follows:
| iPhone Model | Expected Price (EUR) |
|---|---|
| iPhone 16 | From 959 euros |
| iPhone 16 Plus | From 1,109 euros |
| iPhone 16 Pro | From 1,219 / 1,319 euros |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | From 1,469 euros |
It’s crucial to highlight that these projections do not strictly match the expected prices in the US. The reason being that US prices do not include taxes, whereas prices in Spain include a 21% VAT. Additionally, logistics costs also contribute to pricing discrepancies.
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