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9to5Mac reports iPhone 18 Pro may see significant price hike due to component costs

9to5Mac noted that the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro could see its entry price climb to at least $1,299 or $1,399 based on supply chain analysis.

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Following reports of rising chip and memory expenses, analysts suggest Apple's next premium smartphone models will require a higher MSRP to maintain profit margins.

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A potential $200 to $300 price increase would represent one of the most significant year-over-year cost jumps for the iPhone lineup in history.

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The report bases its projections on Wall Street Journal estimates and component cost analysis from TechInsights.

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    iPhone 18 Pro could start at $1,399 or more, per report - 9to5Mac
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    "iPhone iPhone 18 Pro iPhone 18 Pro Max iPhone 18 Pro could start at $1,399 or more, per report Ryan Christoffel | Jun 18 2026 - 6:58 am PT 11 Comments Due to unprecedented cost inc"
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