Apple Raises iPhone 17 Price by 10% in Japan as Yen Stays Weak
The entry-level iPhone 17 now starts at ¥142,800, and Apple also raised some Apple Watch and AirPods prices by as much as 10%.
- On Saturday, Apple raised iPhone 17 prices in Japan, marking a significant shift in the company's pricing strategy amid ongoing currency fluctuations affecting the market.
- The yen continues hovering near its lowest level in four decades at around 162 to the dollar, forcing Japanese retailers across sectors to raise prices on imported goods.
- Entry-Level iPhone 17 with 256GB storage now costs 142,800 yen , up 10%, while the Pro model rose 8.3% to 194,800 yen from prior levels.
- Apple Watch and AirPods prices also increased by up to 10% in Japan; an Apple spokesperson declined to comment on the adjustments.
- While Apple assembles 25% of its iPhones in India, dollar-denominated memory and display costs remain structural; there is no indication of global price increases ahead.
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Apple Price Hike Japan: iPhone Prices Raised Amidst Ongoing Currency Fluctuations in Country | 📲 LatestLY
Apple has increased iPhone prices in Japan by up to 11%, citing the depreciation of the yen. The hikes affect the entire iPhone 16 and 17 ranges, alongside increased subscription fees for iCloud+ and Apple Music. No similar hardware price changes have been announced for the US or other markets. 📲 Apple Price Hike Japan: iPhone Prices Raised Amidst Ongoing Currency Fluctuations in Country.
Apple raised iPhone 17 prices by 10% in Japan as the yen hovers near a four-decade low
The iPhone 17 starts at ¥142,800 in Japan, up from ¥129,800. Apple Watch and AirPods also rose up to 10%. This follows a separate global Mac/iPad price hike.
After Apple Music and iCloud+ price increases in several regions worldwide, iPhone prices are now rising... but only in Japan. This dramatic increase is expected to be limited to the Land of the Rising Sun, weakened by its yen, which is at its lowest level against the dollar in 40 years. [Read more] Download our Android and iOS app! You can read our articles, features, and watch our latest YouTube videos.
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