Apple iPhone 15 series is the current hot news in the mobile industry. Everything related to the lineup is getting a lot of attention, from leaks to rumors. Even though the new series will bring phones with exciting designs, its introduction will bid farewell to some current models.
In fact, according to the latest report, Apple might discontinue multiple devices with the launch of the iPhone 15 series. So, if you have been planning to buy an iPhone after the introduction of the next series, you might need to change your strategies. But which phones are likely to be dropped by Apple? Let’s take a closer look!
Current Status of iPhone Lineup
Before discussing which phones will need to say goodbye, let’s look at the current lineup. So, Apple is currently offering the following:
- iPhone SE
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
In other words, Apple currently sells eight different iPhone models. Among them, four made their debut back in last fall. And we have another 2022 model in the form of the iPhone SE, which, by the way, is less likely the see an upgrade this year. Besides that, all the other phones are from 2021, while the iPhone 12 is the oldest model in the lineup.
Which iPhones Will Disappear After Apple Releases iPhone 15 Series
So, the most obvious phone that will disappear after Apple releases the iPhone 15 series would be the iPhone 12. After all, it is currently prepping up to celebrate its third birthday this fall. The iPhone 13 might be replacing the 12 as the oldest discounted model of the lineup.
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In addition to that, Apple might also take the iPhone 14 Pro models out. That, by no means, reflects the quality of the phones. To be exact, the iPhone 14 Pro Max has been on many lists of the best phones. Instead, it is just how Apple rolls, dropping the Pro models after one year of sales.
Moreover, this year’s Pros of the iPhone 15 series will likely be Apple’s top sellers, thanks to them coming with pumped-up features. When it comes to the iPhone 14, Apple might make it stick around, of course, with a $100 price drop. That is a usual practice of Apple with the base models. So, you should see the iPhone 14 sticking by with a $699 price tag.
That brings us to two left-out phones, the iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 13 mini. And there’s really no solid info regarding these two. But, yes, the chances of the iPhone 13 mini getting dropped out after the debut of the iPhone 15 lineup are high. Why so? Apple has dropped the iPhone 12 Mini after two years of sale.
How Will the Lineup of iPhone 15 Look Like?
In case you missed all the rumors and leaks, the iPhone 15 is expected to come with four models. But the series will have a change in terms of the naming. That is, there will not be any iPhone 15 Pro Max. Instead, the lineup will boast iPhone 15 Ultra. At least, that is what the previously leaked info has been suggesting.
Other than that, the lineup will feature the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, and 15 Pro. The inclusion of the iPhone 15 Plus might make the iPhone 14 Plus bid farewell. But if that happens, Apple may make the iPhone 13 mini stick around a bit longer. That would allow the company to have a $499 product.
On that note, the pricing of the iPhone 15 Pro models, including the iPhone 15 Ultra, could see a major hike. So, prepared to be surprised this fall.
