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iPhone 18 Pro price leaks

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The gist

TrendForce estimates iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,249-$1,299, up $150-$200 from iPhone 17 Pro.
Rising memory costs could push Apple's flagship prices higher, affecting upgrade decisions.

Background

Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 18 lineup at its September 9 event. Multiple reports and research firms, including TrendForce and IDC, estimate significant price increases due to rising component costs, particularly memory chips. Apple CEO Tim Cook acknowledged in a June interview that price increases are unavoidable. The iPhone 18 Pro is also rumored to come in new colors like burgundy and light blue.

How it unfolded

  1. Aug 10, 2026TrendForce estimates iPhone 18 Pro costs Apple 38% more to make, hinting at price hikes.
  2. Aug 11, 2026Reports suggest iPhone 18 Pro will start with 256GB storage, same as iPhone 17 Pro.
  3. Sep 1, 2026Leaks tip colors for iPhone 18 Pro: silver, dark gray, light blue, burgundy; some say black replaces silver.
  4. Sep 3, 2026TrendForce estimates iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,249-$1,299, Pro Max at $1,349-$1,399; WSJ suggests $1,399 for Pro.
  5. Sep 9, 2026Apple event 'Surprise and Shine' scheduled, expected to unveil iPhone 18 lineup.

Who’s saying what

Analysts
TrendForce and IDC predict $150-$200 price increases for iPhone 18 Pro models due to component costs.
Bulls
Some analysts like Jeff Pu believe Apple may raise prices by up to $300, but high-end foldable could absorb some costs.
Caution
Consumers may face higher prices, but Apple might seek component price cuts to mitigate increases.

Still unverified

Exact pricing remains unconfirmed until Apple's Sept. 9 event. Color names vary among leakers (burgundy vs. dark cherry). Battery capacities for US and China models differ per leaks.

Sources

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