iPhone 6 will grow by $ 100 compared to the previous generation of smartphones Apple.About this newspaper The Huffington Post, citing data from Peter Misek of analyst firm Jeffries. Previously that the increase in diagonal iPhone display would increase the cost of the device, said Pacific Crest expert Andy Hargreaves.
According to the analyst, Apple is really going to increase the cost of iPhone 6. However, while we are talking only about the subsidized models that are offered at discount prices at the conclusion of a two-year contract with a specific mobile operator. Will the cost of conventional iPhone 6 without binding to the cellular operator, is not specified.
Apple executives allegedly already agreed on the possibility of increasing the cost of the iPhone with the cellular providers, which cooperates. They agreed to the terms of the American company and subsidized models of the iPhone 6 will go on sale for as low as $ 299 for the youngest version with 16 GB of internal memory.
Since 2008, the price of the flagship models of the iPhone with a two year contract at $ 199, $ 299 and $ 399 for a device with 16, 32 and 64 GB of memory, respectively. Unlocked phones sold for $ 649, $ 749 and $ 849 for the device with 16, 32 and 64 GB of memory, respectively. According to Misek, the former price of flagship models iPhone 6 will not allow the company to receive the full profit from the sales of smartphones.
Last week, the Spanish edition MovilZona informed that residents will be able to buy the iPhone 6 with a screen diagonal of 4.7 inches for 750 euros, modification with 5.5-inch screen will cost 950 euros. For this price, the Spaniards will have devices that will not be tied to the service provider.
It is expected that the new pricing policy will allow Apple to increase its revenues and earnings per share. How would react to an increase in the cost of the iPhone 6 end users, it is not clear. But analysts have previously expressed the opinion that it is unlikely to scare away potential buyers, the majority of which belongs to the wealthy.