It’s quickly becoming the time of year when Apple announces its new flagship iPhone lineup. This year, Apple is expected to announce and release its all-new iPhone 14 lineup in September. With this launch more than 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 will be no iPhone 14 Mini this year. Instead, Apple is planning 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 there are major changes in store for Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro devices.
According to multiple reports, both the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will feature a new pill 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 have a pill-shaped cutout and a hole-punch cutout.
The iPhone 14 lineup is also expected to include major upgrades to the rear-facing and selfie cameras. The iPhone 14 will use the same A15 chip as the iPhone 13, while the new A16 chip will be used in the iPhone 14 Pro. The iPhone 14 Pro model will also include a new always-on display.
Check out our full roundup of all the latest iPhone 14 rumors for the full details.
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, you’re better off waiting for it than buying an iPhone right now, and it’s not just because the iPhone 14 will be the “latest and greatest” with all the best specs and features. .
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 other models will get cheaper. Once the iPhone 14 is available, you’ll be able to order an iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 for much cheaper than today. This is true whether you are buying directly from Apple or from a third party.
What we expect the iPhone lineup to look like after the announcement of the iPhone 14:
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 around $499.
As you can see, you’re better off waiting for the iPhone 14, even if you don’t intend to buy it. If you’re shopping for a new iPhone in the month of August, you’re always better wait until September, if possible. This is true this year and pretty much every other year.