iPhone 14 Gets Cheaper as iPhone 15 Through 17 Climb, Which Model Is Best to Buy Now?

Price movements across the iPhone 13 to iPhone 17 range are no longer moving in one direction. That makes the current buying window very different depending on which model a buyer is considering.

For shoppers looking for the best value, the strongest cases still come from the older iPhone 13 and iPhone 14. The newest models have not automatically become cheaper, while several iPhone 15, iPhone 16, and iPhone 17 variants have actually moved up.

The most stable choice remains iPhone 13

Among the models being tracked, iPhone 13 128GB stands out because its price has not changed. It remains at Rp8.249.000 in June 2026, exactly the same as in January.

That stability gives it a strong position for buyers who want predictable pricing. It also keeps the model relevant for daily use, gaming, and photography without requiring a higher spending level.

iPhone 14 drops more sharply

The more notable move comes from iPhone 14 128GB. Its price has fallen to Rp8.749.000, down from Rp9.749.000 in January.

That means the model is now around Rp1 million cheaper than before. For buyers trying to enter the iOS ecosystem at a lower cost, this is one of the clearest value options available right now.

iPhone 15 shows mixed direction

The iPhone 15 line does not move in a single pattern. The standard iPhone 15 128GB rises to Rp12.999.000 from Rp11.249.000, while iPhone 15 Plus 128GB drops to Rp12.499.000 from Rp13.499.000.

This narrower gap between the standard and Plus versions makes the choice more dependent on screen size and battery preference. It also shows that demand can affect each variant differently, even within the same generation.

Higher tiers are moving more actively

The premium segment is also shifting, but not always in the same direction. iPhone 16 128GB climbs to Rp15.499.000 from Rp13.999.000, while iPhone 17 256GB increases to Rp17.999.000 from Rp17.249.000.

That means waiting does not automatically guarantee a lower entry price for the latest regular models. For buyers who want the newest standard version, the current price movement is less favorable than many might expect.

Pro Max pricing is not uniform

At the top end, the price pattern becomes even more uneven. iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB drops to Rp20.499.000 from Rp21.499.000, making it more attractive than at the start of the year.

By contrast, iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB moves up slightly to Rp26.249.000 from Rp25.749.000. There is also iPhone 17 Pro Max 2TB at Rp44.499.000, showing that the premium segment is adjusting model by model rather than as a group.

Price snapshot for the main variants

ModelJanuary 2026June 2026
iPhone 13 128GBRp8.249.000Rp8.249.000
iPhone 14 128GBRp9.749.000Rp8.749.000
iPhone 15 128GBRp11.249.000Rp12.999.000
iPhone 15 Plus 128GBRp13.499.000Rp12.499.000
iPhone 16 128GBRp13.999.000Rp15.499.000
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GBRp21.499.000Rp20.499.000
iPhone 17 256GBRp17.249.000Rp17.999.000
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GBRp25.749.000Rp26.249.000
iPhone 17 Pro Max 2TBRp44.499.000

These figures are compiled from daily official distributor pricing. Exchange-rate changes and global supply chain conditions continue to influence adjustments at official distributors such as iBox Indonesia.

From a value perspective, iPhone 14 128GB currently looks like the most balanced buy because its price has fallen significantly. iPhone 13 128GB remains the most stable option, while buyers targeting the premium segment may find iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB more appealing now that it has moved down even as iPhone 16 standard and iPhone 17 regular versions have gone up.

Source: teknologi.bisnis.com

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