Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Part Costs Explode 38% On Soaring Memory Prices
Apple is experiencing a record rise in the costs of the components that go into its next-generation flagship hardware. TrendForce, a market research firm, has stated that the cost of the components for the 256GB model of the iPhone 18 Pro will increase by about 38% as compared to that of last year's iPhone 17 Pro, thereby resulting in "unavoidable" retail price increases.
One reason for the price jump is the adoption of TSMC's cutting-edge 2-nanometer node for Apple's custom A20 Pro chip. However, that is not the primary driving force. The main culprit behind the sharp spike is much higher memory pricing compared to previous-generation iPhone launches.
"Driven by soaring memory prices, TrendForce estimates that the BOM cost of the 256 GB iPhone 18 Pro, scheduled for release in the third quarter of 2026, will be approximately 38% higher than that of its 2025 predecessor. If memory prices continue...
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