iPhone 18 Pro price hike expected as component costs rise
Key takeaways
- The i Phone 18 Pro and i Phone 18 Pro Max likely will not feature major hardware upgrades, but the flagship devices will almost certainly see a significant price hike.
- This expected increase is primarily driven by the ongoing global memory price crisis, an industry-wide issue that has even raised public concerns for Apple CEO Tim Cook.
- Rumors regarding the exact price jump for the i Phone 18 Pro vary widely.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize. The i Phone 18 Pro and i Phone 18 Pro Max likely will not feature major hardware upgrades, but the flagship devices will almost certainly see a significant price hike.
This expected increase is primarily driven by the ongoing global memory price crisis, an industry-wide issue that has even raised public concerns for Apple CEO Tim Cook.
Rumors regarding the exact price jump for the i Phone 18 Pro vary widely. Some industry insiders suggest a modest $50 increase, while other analysts estimate up to a $300 increase for the base models. Regardless of Apple’s final decision, recent consumer polling indicates that many smartphone buyers view the anticipated new prices as unfair.