The iPhone 18 Pro will cost Apple 38% more in parts – but there’s some good news

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By Ben LovejoyAug 10, 2026, 7:16 am191 ptsTrending
A new TrendForce analysis estimates that Apple will pay 38% more for iPhone 18 Pro components than it did for its predecessor. Unsurprisingly, the biggest hike is in the cost of memory, with Apple said to be paying around three times more this year. However, the firm’s analysis supports my own view that this…

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