Enthusiasts have calculated which iPhones will be removed from sale with the release of the iPhone 15
Miscellaneous / / April 17, 2023
With the purchase of these models, it makes sense to wait: after leaving the range, smartphones are usually sold at a discount.
US edition of Tom's Guide analyzed the current iPhone lineup, which is sold in the Apple Store, and told which models will be discontinued with the release of iPhone 15 in the fall.
This is not information based on any leaks, but analytics of how Apple has acted in the past. Here are some smartphones that can be withdrawn from sale according to the usual logic of the manufacturer:
- iPhone 12 – It’s not typical for Apple to sell one smartphone three years in a row, so in 2023 its place in the lineup will be replaced by the iPhone 13.
- iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max - Pro models usually go out of sale after a year, and Apple is very likely to continue this practice, even despite the good sales of the 2022 line.
- iPhone 13 mini - Apple stopped selling the two-year-old iPhone 12 mini last year, so the 13 mini could be next. There is a small chance that it will remain as an option for fans of small smartphones, and the starting price tag will drop to $499. But given weak demand, that's unlikely.
- iPhone 14 Plus – If the rumors are true and there will also be a Plus model in the 2023 lineup, Apple simply doesn’t need to sell three 6.7-inch smartphones at once. Also, if it stays and drops $100 in price, it will cost as much as the iPhone 15. Apple doesn't need this confusion (and just doesn't benefit).
The authors also note that the cost of the base iPhone 13 and 14, which will remain on sale, will be reduced - probably by $ 100.
If this forecast comes true, Apple will officially sell only seven smartphones in the fall: four devices of the iPhone 15 series, iPhone SE plus cheaper iPhone 13 and 14.
At the same time, there is no talk of ending support: Apple traditionally updates its smartphones for about 5 years from the moment of release, so the models listed above will receive fresh versions of iOS for a long time to come.
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