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Developing· Apple· Published Aug 10, 2026

iPhone 18 Pro Could Significantly Raise Apple’s Manufacturing Costs

MacRumors reported that TrendForce’s latest analysis puts the 256GB iPhone 18 Pro’s bill of materials well above the current model, largely because memory costs have surged. The outlet says Apple may need to lean on pricing changes across the lineup to offset the pressure.

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According to MacRumors, TrendForce believes higher memory prices are pushing Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro component costs sharply higher. The report says Apple may accept lower margins or adjust older-model pricing to help manage the increase.

Why It Matters

If Apple passes through even part of the added cost, buyers could see broader iPhone price changes rather than a single-model bump. It also suggests the memory shortage is affecting Apple’s hardware strategy beyond just the phone line.

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The source is a MacRumors report based on TrendForce analysis, so the cost estimates and pricing outlook are attributed rather than confirmed.

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    iPhone 18 Pro Costing Apple 38% More to Make, TrendForce Estimates

    “Apple's iPhone 18 Pro will cost nearly 40 percent more to build than its predecessor because of soaring memory prices, according to new data analyzed TrendForce . The research firm”
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