iPhone 18 Pro Costs Expected to Skyrocket Amid Memory Price Surge

TrendForce research indicates that surging component costs, especially for memory, will increase the bill of materials for Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 lineup. According to TrendForce, the cost of the 256GB iPhone 18 Pro will be ~38% higher in Q3 than that of its predecessor.

The estimate is based on rising memory prices, which are expected to have a significant impact on the overall cost of production. It's unclear at this time how Apple will handle these increased costs, whether they'll be absorbed by the company or passed down to consumers through higher prices.