Global Price Increases Across Legacy iPhone Models
Apple applied upward price adjustments to every retained legacy smartphone model immediately following its September hardware showcase. According to reporting from Cătălin Nițu, the company raised prices by $100 for each remaining handset kept in the active catalog across the United States. In Europe, the revision pushed retail tags higher, with the iPhone Air now reaching up to 1,299 de euro in regional Apple storefronts, as detailed by stirilepescurt.ro.
European Regional Pricing Breakdown
Shoppers navigating the European market face elevated entry points for older hardware configurations. Apple’s online store in Germany outlines the updated baseline figures for devices kept in circulation after the hardware event. According to Cătălin Nițu, the iPhone 17e starts at 849 de euro, serving as the most affordable option in the current European lineup. Additional legacy pricing verified by stirilepescurt.ro includes the iPhone 16 starting at 999 de euro, the iPhone 17 beginning at 1,099 de euro, and the iPhone Air priced from 1,299 de euro.
Did you know? Apple skipped introducing a standard base-tier iPhone 18 during its autumn presentation, choosing instead to center its flagship hardware push around the iPhone Duo and the iPhone 18 Pro series, which start at 1,299 euro and 2,299 euro respectively, according to reporting by Cătălin Nițu.
Impact on Budget-Conscious Buyers
Consumers searching for lower-cost alternatives must select from older hardware tiers that now command higher price tags than before the autumn launch event. Because Apple omitted a standard entry-level device from the iPhone 18 generation, budget-minded buyers have fewer economical choices. As noted by stirilepescurt.ro, the iPhone 17e remains the lowest-priced handset available in the updated European catalog, despite its elevated 849-euro starting cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Apple increase prices on older iPhone models?
Apple adjusted legacy pricing upward following the launch of the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro range, adding $100 in the U.S. and setting higher euro thresholds in Europe, according to Cătălin Nițu.
How much does the cheapest legacy iPhone cost in Europe now?
The iPhone 17e serves as the entry-level option in Europe, starting at 849 de euro in the German Apple store, as reported by stirilepescurt.ro.
What is the starting price for the iPhone Air in Europe?
The iPhone Air starts at 1,299 de euro following the post-event price revisions, according to verified regional retail data.
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