iPhone 16 price details revealed: This is how much more you may have to pay in 2024

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Apple enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the arrival of the iPhone 16 series, slated for release in the latter half of 2024. With expectations soaring high for new features and enhancements, rumours suggest a potential price hike compared to its predecessors.

The upcoming lineup is speculated to encompass four models: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. However, recent speculations hint at a steeper price tag attributed to the incorporation of premium components and other factors elevating production costs.

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Traditionally, iPhone prices have remained consistent across series iterations. From the iPhone 12 to the iPhone 15, baseline models have debuted at $800. Yet, whispers in the tech sphere suggest a departure from this trend with the iPhone 16 series.

The purported reasons behind the anticipated price surge are manifold. The iPhone 16 series promises lighter, sleeker designs, advanced camera systems, and the introduction of the new A18 chipsets. Moreover, speculation surrounds the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, further driving up production costs amidst an inflationary climate.

While details remain less, speculation points towards a potential impact on the Pro models within the iPhone 16 series. Last year's iPhone 15 Pro Max witnessed a price uptick attributed to its premium features, including an expensive telephoto camera, A17 Pro chipset, titanium frame, and high-end Samsung display.

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Beyond incremental upgrades, whispers suggest a noteworthy departure in design. The iPhone 16 series may adopt capacitive buttons, replacing physical counterparts on the device's