Web3 platform XPmarket has shared a post titled “The cost of an iPhone in XRP over the years,” accompanied by a graphic that tracks how many units of XRP would have been required to purchase various iPhone models at the time of their release.
The chart highlights three main points: the peak cost of 94,703 XRP for the iPhone 7, the current figure of 285 XRP for the iPhone 17, and a reported overall decrease of 99.7 percent across this time span.
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XRP Values Attached to Each Model
According to the graphic, the iPhone 7 required 94,703 XRP. The iPhone 8 is shown at 3,976 XRP, while the iPhone X is listed at 4,943 XRP.
The iPhone 11 is marked at 2,436 XRP, and the iPhone 12 at 3,133 XRP. The chart shows the iPhone 13 at 791 XRP, the iPhone 14 at 1,631 XRP, the iPhone 15 at 1,567 XRP, and the iPhone 16 at 1,427 XRP.
The iPhone 17, as the most recent model presented, is placed at 285 XRP. This presentation allows a straightforward comparison across different generations of iPhones, with a visible trend toward lower XRP requirements in recent years.
Analysis of the Trend
The figures indicate that the number of XRP units required to purchase an iPhone has declined significantly over time, though not in a uniform pattern. Early models, such as the iPhone 7, required tens of thousands of XRP, while more recent models, like the iPhone 13, fall within the hundreds or low thousands.
The infographic shows variation between models, with the iPhone X and iPhone 12 both appearing higher than adjacent models, but the general direction is downward. The result presented is a nearly complete reduction from the iPhone 7 peak to the iPhone 17 figure, quantified as 99.7 percent.
Considerations on Methodology
The chart offers a clear visualization of XRP-denominated costs but does not specify the assumptions used in compiling the data. Details such as whether launch prices or average retail values were applied, the storage capacity chosen for comparison, and the exchange rates used for conversions are not provided.
Without this information, the figures serve as illustrative indicators rather than precise transactional values. Regional differences in pricing and variations in market exchange rates could also significantly alter the results if different sources or time frames were used.
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XPmarket’s post delivers a concise overview of how the XRP cost of iPhones has evolved across multiple product generations. The comparison highlights the striking reduction in XRP units required to buy the newest model compared to earlier years, with the shift from 94,703 XRP for the iPhone 7 to 285 XRP for the iPhone 17 standing out as the most prominent takeaway.
While the lack of methodological details limits the chart’s precision, it effectively illustrates the scale of change in XRP-denominated purchasing power over time.
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