New Delhi: Apple iPhone 14 is set to launch in the coming weeks. The highly anticipated smartphone is expected to include several new features. However, according to the latest media leaks, they could have a higher price tag. Speculation has suggested that the upcoming iPhone 14 could feature a slightly new design, leading many to believe that Apple could launch the smartphone at a similar price point to the iPhone 13.
However, a new report now suggests that the Apple iPhone 14 could be more expensive than the iPhone 13. The Sun’s report claims that Apple will release the iPhone 14 with a higher price. It has been reported that the base variant of the phone could be $100 more expensive than the base variant of the iPhone 13. (ALSO READ: US inflation rises to 9.1% in June, a 40-year high)
A price hike for iPhones could reportedly come amid existing supply chain issues. The report mentions that Apple could pass rising input costs on to customers. (ALSO READ: Slight Relief for Consumers! Wholesale Inflation Plunges to 15.18% in June)
Apple iPhone 14 speculated features
Apple iPhone 14 will likely pack major updates to the front camera. Sony will reportedly supply the front camera sensors for the upcoming smartphone, while the lenses will be sourced from Genius and Largan.
The camera would feature a new autofocus that will improve photo and video quality. A larger lens aperture and a new wide-angle camera with a 48MP sensor could come with the iPhone 14.
Previous leaks have suggested that Apple could introduce significantly rounded corners to match the larger rear camera array in its upcoming iPhone 14 Pro model. Also, the iPhone 14 Pro models are expected to feature a larger rear camera array to allow for a new 48-megapixel camera system with a 57 percent larger sensor.