And now, the caveat that decides whether you see this as a carrier-based incentive or a reason to go thoroughly bananas.
As reported, Apple’s U.S. price for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini is $30 less if you’re buying it through Verizon or AT&T. In short, if you buy it through T-Mobile, Sprint, or an unlocked model, you’ll pay a higher price for the new smartphone.
According to Apple, the mini starts at $699, with the iPhone 12 starting at $799. But that ‘starting’ price only applies to customers wanting a device on Verizon on AT&T. For those wanting a T-Mobile, Sprint, or sim-unlocked model, the starting prices go to $729 and $829. The price increase applies across the three tiers of storage capacity. Apple has yet to provide an explicit reason for the difference, and it’s currently unclear as to whether this is a temporary or permanent arrangement.
The price differential does not seem to apply to the iPhone 12 Pro or iPhone 12 Pro Max.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via The Mac Observer and The Verge