Apple iPhone 18 base model price likely to increase amid supply issues
Key takeaways
- Add ARY News on Google AAResize Apple, the tech giant based in Cupertino, is expected to launch the i Phone 18 series globally in September 2026.
- The i Phone 18 will likely be more expensive than the i Phone 17, which launched with a higher base storage capacity of 256GB and was priced similarly to the 128GB model.
- However, current global supply chain issues and geopolitical tensions have driven up manufacturing and shipping costs, forcing Apple to raise the price of the iPhone 18 base model to maintain margins.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Apple, the tech giant based in Cupertino, is expected to launch the i Phone 18 series globally in September 2026. The lineup will consist of the i Phone 18, i Phone 18 Air, i Phone 18 Pro, and i Phone 18 Pro Max, all of which are anticipated to stimulate new growth for the company.
The i Phone 18 will likely be more expensive than the i Phone 17, which launched with a higher base storage capacity of 256GB and was priced similarly to the 128GB model. This change led to increased sales of the iPhone 17 base model.
However, current global supply chain issues and geopolitical tensions have driven up manufacturing and shipping costs, forcing Apple to raise the price of the iPhone 18 base model to maintain margins.