iPhone 18 Pro Models Could Be Up to $300 More Expensive, Says Analyst
Jeff Pu said higher 2nm silicon and memory costs could hurt demand, and he downgraded Apple stock to hold.
- Analysts project Pro and Pro Max models could increase by $250–$300 this year, following speculation about the upcoming lineup launch this September.
- Rising 2nm silicon and DRAM/NAND costs drive the potential hikes, as Apple grapples with global component shortages from the AI infrastructure buildout.
- Currently, Pro and Pro Max models start at $1,099 and $1,199 respectively. Apple increased prices for Macs, HomePods, and Vision Pro in June, while other models were spared.
- During the company's Q3 earnings call on Thursday, Apple CEO Tim Cook declined to confirm planned price adjustments, though analysts widely anticipate increases.
- Jeff of GF Securities warned that price hikes could create "demand uncertainty," prompting a downgrade of AAPL from buy to hold. Apple's first foldable iPhone launches this September at north of $2,000.
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How Much Will the iPhone 18 Pro Cost? Fresh Leak Hints at a Major Price Hike
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max could launch with a price hike of up to $300, with a new report pointing to higher chip and memory costs ahead of Apple's expected September launch. A new leak suggests the iPhone 18 Pro series could cost up to $300 more than current Pro models due to rising component costs.
Apple faces a problem that could fuel the new iPhone 18. This was revealed by analyst Jeff Pu of GF Securities, who revealed that the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be up to $5,000 more expensive. Apple's problem that could fuel the new iPhone 18 The high price of the new iPhone 18 would be for the increased costs of 2 nm silicon and DRAM and NAND memory.In this scenario, it is believed that there will be uncertainty in the demand for …
iPhone 18 Pro Max Launch Details Leaked; Check Expected Price, Specs and Features | 📲 LatestLY
Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 18 Pro Max in September with a 6.9-inch 120Hz LTPO+ OLED display, 2nm A20 chip, upgraded cameras, a larger 5,200mAh battery, and Apple's C2 modem. The flagship is tipped to start at around INR 1.60 lakh in India, alongside major AI and hardware upgrades. 📲 iPhone 18 Pro Max Launch Details Leaked; Check Expected Price, Specs and Features.
Huge $300 iPhone 18 Pro price hike rumored as chip shortage bites
Following price hikes across the rest of Apple's product lineup, one analyst believes that the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro could be hit with a massive $300 increase, a bump that might not be out of the question considering other recent price changes.The iPhone 18 Pro might be a hard sell for Apple.Apple increased the price of its Macs, iPads, and other products in June 2025 as a result of increasing RAM and storage costs. Some Mac models saw four-dig…
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