The End of an Era: Apple Phases Out Four iPhone Models with the Launch of iPhone 17

The highly anticipated launch event for the Apple iPhone 17 has been set for 10 am on the 9th of September 2025, California time (or midnight on the 10th for eager Vietnamese fans). With the iPhone 17's arrival, Apple bids farewell to several older models.

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Apple has officially announced the launch date for the iPhone 17 alongside a range of new products, marking the most anticipated technological milestone of the year. The media invite, with the tagline “It’s Gonna Be a ‘Mêêêê’ Moment,” featured a glowing Apple logo and vibrant color effects, further fueling the excitement in the tech community.

The launch date for the iPhone 17 has been set.

The iPhone 17 takes center stage at this event. With the introduction of four new iPhone models, Apple is expected to discontinue three models from its current lineup. Earlier this year, Apple replaced the outdated iPhone SE with the more modern iPhone 16e. This basic iPhone series is now expected to receive annual updates and will likely remain in production.

However, immediately following the iPhone 17 launch event, Apple is likely to discontinue the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. While other retailers may continue selling these models, official Apple stores are predicted to stop offering them.

Apple is set to discontinue four iPhone models with the arrival of the iPhone 17.

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are expected to remain in the product lineup, with a price drop of $100 from their current prices. Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air will take up the new positions.

For the Pro models, Apple will discontinue the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, replacing them with the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Unlike previous years, where the prices of Pro models were reduced, Apple will completely stop selling these models.

In summary, the following four iPhone models are expected to be discontinued after the event:

  • iPhone 15

  • iPhone 15 Plus

  • iPhone 16 Pro

  • iPhone 16 Pro Max

The new iPhone lineup is likely to look like this:

  • iPhone 16e: starting at $599

  • iPhone 16: starting at $699

  • iPhone 16 Plus: starting at $799

  • iPhone 17: starting at $799

  • iPhone 17 Air: starting at $949

  • iPhone 17 Pro: starting at $1049

  • iPhone 17 Pro Max: starting at $1199

These predicted prices take into account rumors that the iPhone 17 Pro will offer double the storage capacity and a $50 price increase, as well as a $50 higher price tag for the iPhone 17 Air compared to the iPhone 16 Plus.

Two Apple Watch models are also expected to be replaced in Apple’s lineup.

In addition to the four iPhone models mentioned above, three other products are expected to be discontinued next month, including: Apple Watch Series 10, Apple Watch Ultra 2, and possibly the AirPods Pro 2.

Apple has consistently replaced its Series generations of watches, and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 has also been on the market for two years. While the AirPods Pro 2 replaced the original AirPods Pro, Apple previously sold the AirPods 2 and AirPods 3 alongside each other until the launch of the AirPods 4. An exception could be made for the AirPods Pro 3 if it is positioned at a higher price point, in which case the AirPods Pro 2 may remain available at a lower or original price.

Regarding the Apple Watch SE (2nd generation), despite reaching the typical replacement age, there isn’t much information available about this product line at the moment.

At present, it is reasonable to predict that Apple will discontinue four iPhone models, two Apple Watch models, and one AirPods model.

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