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4 Reasons To Skip The iPhone 18 (And Why You Should Upgrade To iPhone 17 Now)
bgr.com • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple is expected to unveil only the iPhone 18 Pro and foldable models in September 2026, with the standard iPhone 18, iPhone Air 2, and iPhone 18e delayed until early 2027, potentially causing a shift in pricing strategy.
- Reports suggest the iPhone 18 Pro could be priced up to 38% higher than the iPhone 17, and the iPhone 17 itself might see a price increase despite the new Pro models' launch, driven by rising memory costs.
- The regular iPhone 18 may feature downgraded components, including lower screen brightness and reduced GPU cores, making it potentially less appealing compared to the iPhone 17.
- Apple’s trade-in values typically decrease after new iPhone launches, so upgrading to the iPhone 17 now might be financially advantageous before possible price hikes and lower trade-in offers.
- The iPhone 17 remains a strong choice with improvements like double storage, Always-On Display, ProMotion, and a powerful A19 processor, making it a better value compared to the expected modest upgrades of the iPhone 18.
