iPhone 18 Pro Could Cost More Than iPhone 17 Pro

Apple’s upcoming flagship, the iPhone 18 models, is close to its official launch. Ahead of it, new leaks suggest the iPhone 18 Pro’s prices could be higher than those of previous iPhone 18 Pro models due to ongoing “memory price hike” issues. This comes amid a recent global price increase across Apple’s product lineup, including Macs, MacBooks, iPads, and HomePods.

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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Tipped to Be Pricier Than iPhone 17 Pro

Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, warned earlier about “rising memory costs” that could impact the supply chain and increase prices.

His prediction proved correct after Apple passed these costs to customers by raising product prices globally by 20%.

The price hike for memory costs, driven by rising AI adoption and companies building larger infrastructure, has squeezed the supply chain.

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The recent blockade of the Straits of Hormuz worsened the situation, causing memory prices to skyrocket.

Luckily, the iPhone’s price has not been affected yet. However, some industry experts say that if rising memory costs are not controlled, iPhones will see a price hike in the coming months.

This would affect upcoming iPhone 18 models, including the standard iPhone 18, iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Regarding the price hike, IDC Senior Director of Data & Analytics, Nabila Popal, shared:

“In our forecast, we had assumed a price hike of $100 to Pro and Pro Max models, and $50 hike to base models–however, seeing the price hikes today to iPad and Macs going as high as $300 for some models, my personal instinct says the hike to iPhones may be even higher than what we assumed–perhaps even $200 to the Pro/Pro Max models. I think the days of $50 price increases are over”

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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Vs iPhone 17 Pro – What’s the Expected Price Difference?

Every year, Apple usually sets the same price for its new models, replacing existing ones. Accordingly, rumors say the iPhone 18 will start at $799, the same price as the iPhone 17 launched last year.

The same strategy was expected for the iPhone 18 Pro, launching at $1,099, and the iPhone 18 Pro Max at $1,199.

With this prediction, the iPhone 18 Pro Max could get a $200 price bump, possibly selling for a starting price between $1349 and $1399, whereas the iPhone 18 Pro models will be set between $1249 and $1299, and the standard iPhone 18 models might see a marginal rise between $849 and $899.

Apple is set to launch its new flagship iPhone in September! This year, we will see regular updates to iPhone models and hints about a new foldable, the iPhone Ultra, which will debut alongside the iPhone 18. Apple might skip adding the iPhone Air 2 this year.

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FAQs

Apple iPhone 18 Pro launch date?

The launch date for the Apple iPhone 18 Pro has not been confirmed yet! However, leaks suggest that Apple could launch the iPhone 18 models alongside the iPhone Ultra foldable in September.

What’s the expected price for iPhone 18 Pro Max?

Amid the recent memory price hike, sources claim that the iPhone 18 Pro Max could see a $200 price increase, starting at $1349 and $1399.

What's the expected iPhone 18 Price?

Alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models, the standard iPhone 18 models are expected to get a minimum price hike of around $50 to $100!

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max price in India?

After the recent price hike, the iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to rise from Rs 1,49,900 to Rs 1,60,000.

Why are the market prices rising globally?

The current AI boom and companies building new data centers to meet rising demand have caused a surge in memory chip demand, leading to a supply chain shortage. Recent geopolitical tensions blocking the Strait of Hormuz have further strained the supply chain industry.

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