The iPhone 14 series is set to arrive in September 2022 with four new models — iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max — and early reports suggest buyers should expect to pay roughly $100 more per device than they did for the iPhone 13 generation.
iPhone 14 Series Price: $100 More Than iPhone 13
A report from The Sun indicated that the starting price of the iPhone 14 series will be around $100 higher than iPhone 13 equivalents — approximately Rs 7,900 more for Indian buyers. To put that in context, the iPhone 13 already launched at a higher price than the iPhone 12, so Apple is continuing an upward pricing trend.
Currently, the iPhone 13 starts at $799 in the United States for the 128 GB storage variant, which is roughly Rs 63,700. In India, the iPhone 13 launched at Rs 79,900 for the base model, climbing to Rs 1,09,900 for the top-tier configuration. The iPhone 13 mini carries a starting price of Rs 69,900 in India (128 GB). Based on the anticipated $100 price hike, analysts estimate the iPhone 14's India starting price could land close to Rs 90,000.
Apple has not confirmed pricing, but supply chain sources point to higher component costs as the primary driver behind the increase.
Specs and Design Highlights
Here is a summary of the key specifications reported for the standard iPhone 14:
| Feature | iPhone 14 (Reported) |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.1-inch panel |
| Battery | 3,279 mAh |
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic |
| Storage (base) | 128 GB |
The iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 14 Pro Max are expected to feature larger 6.7-inch panels, while the standard iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro share a 6.1-inch display. All four models in the lineup are slated to run on the Apple A15 Bionic chip — the same processor that powered the iPhone 13 family.
Punch-Hole Camera and Bigger Camera Module on Pro Models
One of the most talked-about design changes involves the notch. Leaker Max Weinbach shared a design sketch of the iPhone 14 Pro on Twitter, claiming Apple will ditch the notch entirely on Pro models and replace it with a punch-hole camera display. Standard iPhone 14 models may retain a more conventional cutout design.
Pro Max buyers can also look forward to a larger camera module on the rear, suggesting meaningful camera hardware upgrades — though specific camera specs have not been officially confirmed at the time of writing.
What This Means for Buyers
If the $100 price increase holds, it will be the first time Apple has raised the starting price of a flagship iPhone since the iPhone X era. Buyers considering an upgrade from an iPhone 12 or older device will likely still find the jump worthwhile given the expected camera improvements and new display design on Pro models. Those coming from an iPhone 13, however, may find the incremental A15 Bionic chip a reason to wait for more details before committing.
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Expected Launch Timeline
Apple is widely expected to unveil the full iPhone 14 series in September 2022, in line with the company's traditional annual schedule. Availability and final pricing for India are likely to be confirmed at the same launch event.
