Bitcoin instead of iPhone 17: This is how many iPhones you could buy in 2033

INFBusiness
11.09.2025
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Eight years ago, in early 2017, Bitcoin was trading at around $1,000. The iPhone X launched at that time for $999. The price of the Apple smartphone was thus almost identical to that of BTC.
Today, the Bitcoin price is around $112,000. The new iPhone 17, on the other hand, is available starting at $799. This means that one Bitcoin can currently buy 140 iPhones.
Through efficiency improvements and the introduction of tiered models, Apple has maintained stable pricing. In addition to the base model for $799, the iPhone 17 lineup includes the iPhone 17 Air, the iPhone 17 Pro, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Those who choose Bitcoin over the iPhone 17 today could profit significantly in the future. Buying Bitcoin instead of the base model for $799 would yield approximately 0.00713 BTC at current prices of $112,000.
Based on the 2,700 percent growth over the last eight years, the Bitcoin price would be around $3,136,000 in 2033. Today's investment of $799 would then be equivalent to $22,372.
Assuming the historical pattern continues, the iPhone could cost around $850 to $900 in 2033, taking into account technological advances and inflation.
A Bitcoin investment could theoretically finance approximately 25 to 26 future iPhones in 2033, instead of one iPhone today. However, this calculation assumes that Bitcoin maintains its high growth rate.
Bitcoin's historical performance already signals significantly declining returns. However, BTC would likely be a better investment than the iPhone in any case. Incidentally, thanks to the new Memory Integrity Enforcement, the new Apple device offers better security for crypto wallets.

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