Apple Raises Prices On Older iPhone Models
With the announcement of the new iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and the foldable iPhone Duo, you’d think that the older models would see a slight price drop. But this is the era of the memory shortage crisis, when Moore’s Law seems to be going in reverse, so prices are going up instead. These price […] The post Apple Raises Prices On Older iPhone Models appeared first on Lowyat.NET .
Apple has announced price hikes for its older iPhone models, including the iPhone 16, 17, 17e, and iPhone Air. The announcement coincides with the recent release of new iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and the foldable iPhone Duo. Despite the introduction of newer devices, Apple appears to be raising prices rather than offering discounts on older models.
The price adjustments apply to devices dating back to the iPhone 16. The iPhone 16 previously cost RM3,499, but the new price is RM3,799. The iPhone 17 and 17e, which once started at RM3,999 for the 256GB storage model, now begin at RM4,399. The 512GB option for the 17e has also increased from RM3,999 to RM4,299. However, the most significant price increase is for the iPhone Air, which saw its RM4,999, RM5,999, and RM6,999 prices rise to RM5,299, RM6,299, and RM8,299 respectively.
This represents a RM1,300 jump for the 1TB model. Apple's decision to raise prices appears to be a response to the ongoing memory shortage crisis and the rapid acceleration of component prices. In June, the company raised prices on most non-accessory products in its catalog by up to RM2,000, despite CEO Tim Cook's earlier assertion that there were no plans for such hikes.
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