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Apple Rumoured To Hike iPhone 18 Pro Prices

Apple Rumoured To Hike iPhone 18 Pro Prices
Apple Rumoured To Hike iPhone 18 Pro Prices · deccanchronicle.com

Apple is getting ready to show off new iPhones in September, called the iPhone 18 Pro.

Some people who guess about Apple's plans say these new phones might cost more than last year's models.

Last year's Pro phone started at $1,099, but the new one could start at around $1,400.

The reason may be that the tiny computer parts inside the phones, called memory chips, are getting more expensive.

There may also be a shortage of these chips, which could make the new phones hard to find at first.

Reports say prices in India could go up by a little, or by quite a lot.

Apple has not officially announced the new prices yet.

We will find out the real prices at Apple's big September event, where it also plans to show a foldable iPhone for the first time.

Key facts

Rumored iPhone 18 Pro starting price
$1,299–$1,399 (or up to $1,400)
Rumored iPhone 18 Pro Max starting price
$1,399–$1,499
iPhone 17 Pro current US starting price
$1,099
iPhone 17 Pro Max current US starting price
$1,199
Reported price increase
$200–$300
India price hike estimates
₹5,000 to ₹20,000
Expected launch event
September 9
Key cost driver
Rising memory chip (DRAM) costs

Quotes

Tim Culpan

Technology analyst commenting on Apple’s chip supply challenges

“"Apple and its suppliers are scrambling to get enough memory chips for its upcoming release of new iPhone models."”
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