iPhone 17: Every year, before the launch of the new Apple iPhone, there was a huge drop in the prices of the older models.

(Will the iPhone 17 not be cheaper this time?)

iPhone 17: Apple recently increased the prices of several of its products. This raises the question among those considering a new iPhone: whether it's worth purchasing the iPhone 17. Apple launches a new iPhone model every year . Prior to the launch, prices of older iPhone models are often reduced. However, this year, it seems unlikely. It's believed that prices of older models may not decrease before the launch of the iPhone 18.

Why will the price of iPhone 17 not decrease?

According to media reports, every year, before the launch of a new Apple iPhone, the prices of older models are often significantly reduced. However, this time, that seems a bit unlikely. The company is facing pressure from rising costs related to chips, displays, cameras, and other components. Furthermore, new taxes and trade policies in many countries are also steadily increasing the prices of Apple products. Therefore, it is believed that the company will not reduce the prices of its older models this time.

Will the price of the older model decrease after the iPhone 18 launch?

It's very difficult to say. Several reports suggest that even after the launch of the iPhone 18, the iPhone 17 may see only a slight price reduction. Therefore, those looking for discounts of ₹18,000 to ₹22,000 on older models will likely be disappointed. Furthermore, it's believed that the iPhone 18 may also launch with increased prices.

Buy now or wait?

This decision depends entirely on your needs. In fact, if you need a new iPhone immediately and the iPhone 17 offers everything you need, you shouldn't wait for the price to drop. However, if you want to take advantage of Apple's new features, better cameras, faster processors, and longer software support, you should wait for the iPhone 18.

The price of the iPhone 17 has increased in Japan

According to media reports, the price of the iPhone 17 has seen a jump in Japan. The iPhone 17 256GB model, which was available for 129,800 yen in November 2025, is now available for 142,780 yen. The reason behind this is said to be the expensive chips. Consequently, it is believed that the price of the iPhone 17 will not decrease in India either. On the contrary, older models may become slightly more expensive.