in the past, all electronic product cut 30-50% in retail price because newer tech was emerging. RnD cost recovered. Apple make older tech either off the shelf or repackaged so the price of old tech remain. New tech product prices rise. Too profitable. Not good for consumers.
So far, only iphone 4s had given me the best macro photography experience. Since then, all later versions of iPhones have been downgraded in macro photography. The more lens the worse.