iPhone 17 and 17 Pro series prices could increase by Rs 10,000 in India next month
Last Updated: 2026-08-14 09:48:21
Apple iPhone 18 Pro launch in September has everyone excited but this year the company might be forced to change some of its usual plans. Every year we see the new iPhones launch that makes the previous flagships cheaper but in 2026 the iPhone 18 Pro launch could make the older iPhone 17 and 17 Pro series more expensive.
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iPhone 17/17 Pro prices may rise by Rs 10,000.- Price hike expected next month (September).
- Due to rising component costs and AI boom.
Yes, the trend is linked to the ongoing price revisions across brands, and Apple is expected to follow the gang by making its current iPhone prices increase by Rs 10,000 in the next few weeks.
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No price drop this year: Get ready to pay more for iPhones
The new iPhone 18 Pro series will also be pricier than last year but Apple’s rumoured decision to charge more for the iPhone 17 and 17 Pro will come as a shock to many people. But these changes have become unavoidable, as Apple CEO Tim Cook recently pointed out during an earnings call and also summed up the industry by stating that costs have become hard to manage anymore.
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The RAM or memory chips that run inside the phones are in demand but the supply has been affected because of the AI boom. Manufacturers are now busy making RAMs that run on these AI servers which has left the mobile sector wanting more and made it expensive on the supply end.
The net result out of all this, companies like Apple and OnePlus forced to pay more for these components. So, the iPhone 17 and 17 Pro prices going up by Rs 10,000 in the market was a matter of time and reports hint that it could finally happen early in September when Apple unveils its new iPhone models.
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We have been hearing the iPhone 17 price hike rumours for a while and some have even suggested that the increase in iPhone prices will be official in August but that is yet to happen. So, if you are keen on upgrading to an iPhone 17 or 17 Pro, we suggest you get them now, rather than waiting for the price drop next month which might not happen this year.