If you’re in the market for a new iPhone, you might want to stay on the sidelines just a little longer.
Is this a good time to buy the latest iPhone? It’s a common question that’s usually easy to answer. If you need a new phone right now, then you’ll probably be happy with the latest iPhone for a few years. If you can afford to wait a little bit, then the rule is: Apple typically releases new iPhones in September. If that’s right around the corner, wait. Apple typically prices the new iPhone models similarly to their predecessors, so you’ll get a newer, more capable iPhone for the same price. Carrier deals typically spring up around iPhone launches, so you might be able to save more money, especially if you’re willing to switch providers. Even if the new model doesn’t impress you, Apple continues to sell the prior year’s model at a reduced price. Here’s our advice about when to pull out the credit card for a new iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, or iPhone 12 Pro Max. Released: October 2020 Apple almost always releases new iPhones in September, a couple of weeks after it holds a big event to announce them. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the release was a month later than usual in 2020. We’re not sure if the same will hold true in 2021 for the iPhone 13 lineup, though we’ve heard rumors that it will return to its usual slot in September.
