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$499 2007 dollars when the first iPhone launched is about $820 in 2026 dollars The basic iPhone 17 starts at $799 The 17e is only $599 If anything the iPhone
by ptmcc 4mo ago
$499 2007 dollars when the first iPhone launched is about $820 in 2026 dollars
The basic iPhone 17 starts at $799
The 17e is only $599
If anything the iPhone is getting cheaper in real terms, not more expensive
- m463 4mo agoof course you're right, but phones have been getting more expensive. They have also become more capable and it seems having a more capable phone has really benefited people. also: by your numbers that means $1,999 in 2026 would have been $3200 in 2007.