The iPhone 16 series is expected to arrive in September 2024. Apart from the design changes and specification upgrades, one of the biggest questions facing the upcoming iPhone is "How much would the iPhone 16 cost?" This year, the standard iPhone 16 models are also likely to get some upgrades, the most prominent being Apple Intelligence features. With AI playing a big role in the iPhone 16's appeal, we don't expect any massive hardware upgrades that would lead to unwanted price hikes. While we don't have the exact pricing information for the iPhone 16 yet, we can make some predictions based on rumors and Apple's actions in the past.

Apple would never launch a new iPhone model priced lower than its predecessor. The iPhone 15 came with a price tag of $799 for the 128GB model, so you'll have to pay at least that price for the iPhone 16. Initially, there were some rumors that Apple might switch to an affordable production process for the A17 Pro chipset, but we expect us no price reductions.

Also, there is another side to the story. Since the iPhone 16 will support Apple Intelligence that the iPhone 15 cannot, many may think that the iPhone 16 will be more expensive than the iPhone 15. Fortunately, that does not seem to be the case. Over the past few years, the starting price of the standard iPhone has remained constant. Starting with the iPhone 12, all base models have been released with a price tag of $799.

The upcoming iPhone 16 will likely come with the same size, screen technology, camera system and other features as the iPhone 15, there are no such upgrades to justify a price increase. We expect the iPhone 16 to cost $799 for the 128GB model.