This snapshot was spotted on Weibo this morning featuring what may be (or not) an “iPhone 6″ front face. By comparison with the iPhone 5 (left), we can estimate an height for the screen of 4.1 inches and a width around 2.35 inches. This gives a ratio of a 4.7 ” diagonal length. If the iPhone 6 follows the footsteps of its predecessor, then image leaks of panels and cases should continue to surface up to the anticipated announcement. That should take place sometime around early autumn if previous iPhone launches are any indication.
With the larger screen may possibly bring a larger cost. One analyst for Jeffries, Peter Misek, says “Our checks indicate Apple has started negotiating with carriers on a $100 iPhone 6 price increase (this is the unsubsidized price bringing it from roughly $650 to $750). The initial response has been no, but there seems to be an admission that there is no other game-changing device this year.” Now whether the end consumer winds up paying that is a different story. Usually carriers have been known to subsidize new phones especially if it is a hot new product.
Sound off: Would you pay $50-$100 more for the new iPhone 6 when it does come out? Leave your comments below.
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Only if it would do my dishes and laundry for me. $750 for an iPhone and saying there is no other game changing device this year? Maybe not from Apple but have they not seen the Oppo Find 7? The N1? Increasing the screen size only makes it a ticket item to fanboys and girls who continue to pay outrageous costs for a phone that is far from innovative. Something Apple fans have been begging for for years now. I can get phones with better screens, hardware, and software for 200 less than that. So no thanks Apple.
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TheDaddyYoDude, I totally agree though since it is the unsubsidized price +$100 I doubt it with reach $300 or even $250 for that matter to the consumer. My guess is the carriers will fight to get the purchase price to stay where it is especially since the new Samsung Galaxy 5 (5.1″ screen) is selling for $200.
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I think you’re right on that with the carriers. With so many of the newer Android devices coming through at such entry level prices, Apple can’t afford to be outdone in sales.
I’m a big Android geek because of the ability to completely modify the OS (with root of course). Something you can’t get from Apple products. But iPhone, the Galaxy line, HTC, LG, they have all plateaued now. Nothing is really a game changer. Sure they are better than the previous releases, but nothing drastic. I still run a Galaxy S2 that can hang in there with the newer devices.
Game changing would be what Oppo is putting out. Something new, dazzling, and eye catching. Honestly, I would love to see companies like that really breakthrough this year even against the stiff competition.
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I think they need to reconsider what they consider a game-changer. Gradual evolution from one generation to another, be it an iPhone, a Galaxy, or another usual suspect does not scream game-changer to me.
The game-changer the really stood out to me this year was actually the Moto G. Great specs for a cute little phone that’s only $150 on prepaid, and can be easily unlocked. If Samsung and iPhone want to change the game, they need to look at charging LESS, not more.
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Sean, well said. You would think the prices of these phones would come down especially if you want to increase the number of sales. We know the cost to make one of these phones is no where near $200. The problem is we (as always) will be paying for the name whether it is Apple, Samsung or some other large company.
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