The price of iPhone 18 Pro may rise - the chip is 2 nm more expensive than the one in iPhone 17
Apple is preparing a major update for the iPhone 18. According to a well-known insider at Digital Chat Station, the company plans to use a new 2nm processor from TSMC, which will provide a significant performance boost. However, prices may rise along with it.
Here's What We Know
The new chip is expensive to produce, especially at the start, when volumes are still limited. Because of this, Apple is likely to install it only in the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. This is reported by PhoneArena, citing Digital Chat Station.
The insider notes that production constraints at an early stage may affect the availability of new models. At the same time, the price, according to him, may increase significantly - although there are no specific figures yet. The reasons are not only more expensive components but also the general situation with tariffs.
If the rumours are true, the iPhone 18 Pro will be not only the most powerful but also the most expensive iPhone in history. Moreover, according to preliminary data, this model will be the first to receive a camera with a variable aperture and other improvements for shooting. It will automatically adjust to the lighting for better photos day and night.
Recently, it became known that Apple is increasing production of iPhones and iPads due to Trump's new tariffs. According to reports, the company will increase iPhone production by four million units and iPad production by 1.5 million. Apple is actively building up its inventory to be ready for possible sharp tariff increases.
Source: Digital Chat Station
