The Evolution of iPhone Prices
Since its debut in 2007, the iPhone has revolutionized the smartphone industry and become a symbol of technological innovation. As each new model was released, Apple set the standard for mobile devices, incorporating groundbreaking features and continually pushing the boundaries of design and functionality. However, the iPhone's influence extends beyond just technology—it has also played a significant role in shaping consumer expectations around product pricing. This page dives into the evolution of iPhone prices in the UK, providing a fascinating glimpse into how the cost of owning the latest technology has changed over the years. Below, you'll find a table that outlines the launch prices of each basic iPhone model and what those prices would equate to in today’s money.
| Year | Model | Launch price | Adjusted for inflation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | iPhone | £381 | £0 |
| 2008 | iPhone 3G | £299 | £0 |
| 2009 | iPhone 3GS | £274 | £0 |
| 2010 | iPhone 4 | £400 | £0 |
| 2011 | iPhone 4S | £499 | £0 |
| 2012 | iPhone 5 | £529 | £0 |
| 2013 | iPhone 5S | £549 | £0 |
| iPhone 5C | £469 | £0 | |
| 2014 | iPhone 6 | £539 | £0 |
| iPhone 6 Plus | £619 | £0 | |
| 2015 | iPhone 6S | £539 | £0 |
| iPhone 6S Plus | £619 | £0 | |
| 2016 | iPhone 7 | £599 | £0 |
| iPhone 7 Plus | £719 | £0 | |
| iPhone SE | £359 | £0 | |
| 2017 | iPhone 8 | £699 | £0 |
| iPhone 8 Plus | £799 | £0 | |
| iPhone X | £999 | £0 | |
| 2018 | iPhone XS | £999 | £0 |
| iPhone XS Max | £1,099 | £0 | |
| iPhone XR | £749 | £0 | |
| 2019 | iPhone 11 | £729 | £0 |
| iPhone 11 Pro | £1,049 | £0 | |
| iPhone 11 Pro Max | £1,149 | £0 | |
| 2020 | iPhone 12 | £799 | £0 |
| iPhone 12 Mini | £699 | £0 | |
| iPhone 12 Pro | £999 | £0 | |
| iPhone 12 Pro Max | £1,099 | £0 | |
| 2021 | iPhone 13 | £799 | £0 |
| iPhone 13 mini | £679 | £0 | |
| iPhone 13 Pro | £949 | £0 | |
| iPhone 13 Pro Max | £1,049 | £0 | |
| 2022 | iPhone 14 | £849 | £0 |
| iPhone 14 Plus | £949 | £0 | |
| iPhone 14 Pro | £1,099 | £0 | |
| iPhone 14 Pro Max | £1,199 | £0 | |
| iPhone SE(2022) | £419 | £0 | |
| 2023 | iPhone 15 | £799 | £0 |
| iPhone 15 Plus | £899 | £0 | |
| iPhone 15 Pro | £999 | £0 | |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | £1,199 | £0 |