The iPhone 15 series, is expected to be launched in September this year. image credit: Google

Analyst Jeff Pu predicts that the iPhone 15 Pro models will come with a higher price tag. image credit: Google

The increased cost may be due to several upgraded hardware features, including a periscope camera and a titanium frame . image credit: Google

The solid-state buttons with haptic feedback from additional Taptic Engines , increased RAM, and a next-generation A17 Bionic chip. image credit: Google

Apple has managed to keep the starting price of its i Phone Pro models unchanged in the US over the past five years. image credit: Google

The iPhone 14 Pro was launched at $999 in the US and Rs. 1,29,900 in India. image credit: Google

Strong dollar rates have made the latest iPhone models more expensive for buyers outside the US. image credit: Google

If the new report turns out to be true, it would be the first price increase for iPhone models in the US since 2017. image credit: Google

In India, the iPhone 14 Pro pricing starts at Rs. 1,29,900, with the top-of-the-line iPhone 14 Pro Max priced at Rs. 1,39,900. image credit: Google

A Weibo report in January also suggested that the iPhone 15 series, could be priced higher than iPhone 14 series. image credit: Google