Good news! Apple iPhone 13 series likely to be priced at iPhone 12 rates; check likely cost

It is being reported that Apple has decided against increasing the price of its next iPhone lineup. The iPhone 13 could cost the same as iPhone 12.

Apple iPhone 13 at iPhone 12 prices! Now, that should count as good news.. (Apple)

Apple is likely to launch its iPhone 13 lineup as soon as next month. The next iteration of iPhones is tipped to come in the same four variants as iPhone 12. However, Apple is expected to introduce several new features to the lineup. Despite a higher refresh rate and better cameras, the iPhone 13 price could remain the same as iPhone 12. Apple is said to not be eyeing a price price hike for its upcoming iPhones.

According to a report from TrendForce, Apple has decided against increasing iPhone 13 prices this year - despite the upgrades in display, cameras and battery. As per the report, you can expect the iPhone 13 series to start at $699 with the iPhone 13 mini. The iPhone 13 price could start at $799, whereas the iPhone 13 Pro could cost $999. The most expensive of the four devices, the iPhone 13 Pro Max could start at $1,099. In a nutshell, you can expect:

iPhone 13 Mini - $699 (64GB), $749 (128GB), $849 (256GB)

iPhone 13 - $799 (64GB), $849 (128GB), $949 (256GB)

iPhone 13 Pro - $999 (128GB), $1099 (256GB), $1299 (512GB)

iPhone 13 Pro Max - $1099 (128GB), $1199 (256GB), $1399 (512GB)

You know what this price scheme means? A price cut for the iPhone 12 series! The iPhone 12 price could be reduced to $599 (64GB), $649 (128GB) and $749 (256GB), while the iPhone 11 would fall to current iPhone XR prices of $499 (64GB) and $549 (128GB).

Apple is said to be adopting an LTPO display to offer a 120Hz high refresh rate on the iPhone 13 Pro series. However, the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini are said to make do with the 60Hz refresh rate. The iPhone 13 series is also tipped to have a video portrait mode that will allow users to blur the background of the footage. Further, we could see a smaller notch size on the iPhone 13 lineup. Apple could also push fast charging to 25W with the upcoming iPhone.