Apple to Double iPhone 17 Pro Base Storage to 256GB Amid $50 Price Hike [Rumor]

A new report from leaker Instant Digital suggests Apple is planning a significant shift in the pricing and storage for its upcoming iPhone 17 Pro. The device will reportedly see a $50 price increase but will also double the base storage to 256GB.

In a post on Weibo, the leaker claims that while the entry-level price is higher, customers are getting more storage for their money. The iPhone 16 Pro currently starts at $999 for a 128GB model. A $50 price bump would bring the starting price of the iPhone 17 Pro to $1049, but for double the storage.

This isn't the first we've heard of a potential price bump for the 2025 Pro models. An investor note from Jefferies last month also predicted a $50 price hike for the Pro models, citing rising component costs and the impact of new tariffs. Another forecast, from analyst Jeff Pu, also pointed to a likely price increase to offset production and tariff costs.


The storage and pricing update is expected to accompany a broader redesign for the iPhone 17 Pro. The new high-end models are rumored to feature a new full-width camera bar, a more durable, anti-reflective display, and a possible switch from a titanium back to an aluminum frame.

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup this fall. Please download the iClarified app or follow iClarified on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and RSS for more updates.