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Jefferies Forecasts $50 Price Hike for iPhone 17 Lineup

Jefferies says surging component expenses from new U.S. tariffs justify the predicted jump ahead of Apple’s September event.

iPhone 17 rumors
iPhone 17 lineup’s expected price increase revealed
Apple will raise prices of most iPhones by $50
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Overview

  • Jefferies analyst Edison Lee predicts a $50 increase for each iPhone 17 model to help offset rising component costs and China tariffs.
  • A 9to5Mac report indicates the base iPhone 17 could remain at $799, leaving the Slim, Pro and Pro Max variants subject to the full $50 bump.
  • Under the projection, the iPhone 17 Pro would start at about $1,049 and the Pro Max at roughly $1,249.
  • Jefferies maintained a Hold rating on AAPL stock after citing strong Q2 2025 iPhone sales and a 22% year-on-year equipment growth at U.S. carriers.
  • Apple has not confirmed any pricing changes and is expected to unveil official costs at its annual September launch event.