It’s quickly becoming the time of year when Apple announces its new flagship iPhone lineup. This year, Apple is expected to announce and launch its new iPhone 14 lineup in September. With that launch just over a month away, should you buy an iPhone now or wait until the iPhone 14 is announced next month?
iPhone 14 expectations
As we’ve covered in depth, the iPhone 14 lineup is expected to include four new models: iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. There won’t be an iPhone 14 mini this year. Instead, Apple plans two models with 6.1-inch screens and two models with 6.7-inch screens.
In terms of design, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max are expected to look similar to the iPhone 13, while Apple has bigger changes in store for the iPhone 14 Pro devices.
According to a number of reports, the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will feature a new notch-hole design that will replace the notch. This means that instead of the notch display cutout design that first debuted with the iPhone X, the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will feature a pill-shaped cutout and a punch cut.
The iPhone 14 lineup is also expected to include major upgrades to the rear and selfie cameras. The iPhone 14 will use the same A15 chip as the iPhone 13, while the iPhone 14 Pro will use the new A16 chip. iPhone 14 Pro models will also include a new always-on display.
Check out our full roundup of all the latest iPhone 14 rumors for the full rundown.
Should you buy now or wait for the iPhone 14?
Chances are you already know the answer to the question. With the iPhone 14 just over a month away, it’s much better to wait than to buy an iPhone now, and that’s not just because the iPhone 14 will be the “latest and greatest” with all the best specs and functions
One of the biggest reasons to wait until the iPhone 14 instead of buying now is that the release of the iPhone 14 will mean that other models will be cheaper. Once the iPhone 14 is available, you’ll be able to order an iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 for less than you can today. This is true whether you buy directly from Apple or a third party.
Here’s what we expect the iPhone lineup to look like once the iPhone 14 is announced:
- iPhone SE
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 14
The iPhone 14 lineup is rumored to start at $799. Based on current pricing, we expect the starting price of the iPhone 13 to drop to $599 and the iPhone 12 to drop to around $499.
As you can see, it is better to wait for the iPhone 14 even if you do not intend to buy it. If you’re buying a new iPhone during the month of August, it’s always best to wait until September if possible. This is true this year and almost every other year.
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