Apple Discontinues iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPhone 13

With the launch of the iPhone 16 series this year, namely the new iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max, Apple has discontinued some of its older iPhone models. Specifically, the Apple company will discontinue the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max along with the iPhone 13.

The older iPhone models mentioned above will be replaced by the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max. As for older iPhones, the iPhone SE remains Apple's most affordable device, and the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus models are also getting discounts as they replace the discontinued iPhone 13.

Apple Discontinues iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPhone 13

The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus models will also be discounted compared to the equivalent iPhone 16 models.

While the iPhone 13, 15 Pro, and Pro Max models will be discontinued by Apple, they may still appear in refurbished stores while supplies last, along with third-party retailers that will also have some stock available until they sell out.

Apple Discontinues iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPhone 13

This year's iPhone 16 and 16 Plus models still keep the same 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch screen sizes but have upgraded hardware with the Action button and Camera button. As for the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max duo, you will have new screen sizes of 6.3 and 6.9 inches respectively along with the A18 Pro chip and camera upgrades.

Expected prices of this year's iPhone 16 models

Capacity iPhone 16 iPhone 16 Plus iPhone 16 Pro iPhone 16 Pro Max
128 GB 22.99 25.99 28.99  
256 GB 25.99 28.99 31.99 34.99
512 GB 31.99 34.99 37.99 40.99
1TB     43.99 46.99

The iPhone 16 Pro is the only model that has 4 memory versions from 128 GB to 1TB. As for the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus models, the capacity will be limited to 512 GB and the iPhone 16 Pro Max version will not have a 128 GB version, like on the iPhone 15 line last year.

Apple iPhone launch and discontinuation dates

iPhone version Release date Production status Software Support
iPhone 16 series Launching on 09/10/2023 In production Support available until 2032
iPhone 15 series Launching on 09/22/2023 Pro and Pro Max lines will be discontinued on September 13, 2024. Support until 2031
iPhone 14 series Launching on 10/07/2022 Pro and Pro Max lines will be discontinued on September 13, 2023 Support until 2029
iPhone 13 series Released on 09/24/2021 The iPhone 13 will be discontinued on September 13, 2024, the mini line will be discontinued on September 14, 2023, and the Pro and Pro Max lines will be discontinued on September 9, 2022. Support until 2028
iPhone 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max Released on November 13, 2020 Discontinued on 09/15/2021 Support until 2027
iPhone 12 / 12 mini Released on October 23, 2020 iPhone 12 mini will stop production from July 2021, and iPhone 12 will stop production on September 15, 2023 Support until 2027
iPhone SE (2nd generation) Released on 24/04/2020 Discontinued on 03/08/2022 Support until 2027
iPhone 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max Released on 20/09/2019 Discontinued on 10/13/2020 Support until 2026
iPhone 11 Released on 20/09/2019 Discontinued on 09/09/2022 Support until 2026
iPhone XR Released on October 26, 2018 Discontinued on 09/13/2021 Support until 2025
iPhone XS / XS Max Released on 21/09/2018 Discontinued on 09/10/2019 Support until 2025
iPhone 8 / 8 Plus Released on 09/22/2017 Discontinued on April 15, 2020 No longer supported
iPhone X Released on 12/09/2017 Discontinued on 09/12/2018 No longer supported
iPhone 7 / 7 Plus Released on 09/16/2016 Discontinued on 09/10/2019 No longer supported
iPhone SE (1st generation) Released on 31/03/2016 Discontinued on 09/12/2018 No longer supported
iPhone 6S / 6S Plus Released on 09/25/2015 Discontinued on 09/12/2018 No longer supported
iPhone 6 / 6 Plus Released on 25/09/2014 Discontinued on 07/09/2016 No longer supported
iPhone 5S Released on 20/09/2013 Discontinued on 21/03/2016 No longer supported
iPhone 5C Released on 20/09/2013 Discontinued on 09/09/2015 No longer supported

Can you still buy an older iPhone?

Just because Apple is discontinuing an iPhone doesn't mean you can't buy it anymore. Apple produces about 500,000 iPhones a day at its factory, and those iPhones are shipped all over the world.

Apple Discontinues iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPhone 13

Among the iPhones sold, there are also many iPhones that are returned to the seller. Most of them are due to the following reasons:

  • User Returned Devices: Used or defective iPhones are often returned to Apple by users under warranty. These devices are thoroughly inspected, repaired or replaced with necessary components, and then resold as refurbished iPhones.
  • Trade-in items: Apple has a trade-in program where users send in their old iPhone models when purchasing a new device. These devices are also refurbished and resold.
  • Display: Some iPhones used for in-store display or testing purposes may be sold as refurbished after they are no longer used for promotional purposes.
  • Certified Refurbished: Apple offers refurbished devices that have been tested to rigorous standards, including full hardware testing and replacement of defective parts. These products often come with a new warranty and are sometimes sold at a lower price.

Since the 1-for-1 warranty policy is no longer applied by Apple to its products. Apple has applied a new policy that allows users to repair product damage. This policy is limited to 1 year from the date of purchase or warranty extension.

Refurbished devices are thoroughly repaired, tested, and then resold to the refurbished market, but will cost about 40% less than the cost when new.

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