Apple's iPhone 18 prices likely to be higher than past models

Apple CEO Tim Cook has hinted that the prices of upcoming iPhones will be significantly higher than previous models.

According to foreign media reports, Tim Cook told the Wall Street Journal in an interview that the continuous increase in the prices of electronic components, especially memory chips, has increased the possibility of new products becoming more expensive.

He said that Apple has so far avoided passing on the burden of rising component costs to consumers and the company is doing everything possible to protect consumers from price increases. However, the market situation is changing rapidly and now price increases seem almost inevitable.

Technology analysts believe that the iPhone 18 series may be affected the most. According to various reports, the prices of the new models may be up to $200 higher than the iPhone 17 series.

According to experts, Apple is one of the largest buyers of memory chips in the world, but the rapidly growing artificial intelligence (AI) industry has also increased the demand for these chips significantly. Due to this increasing demand, pressure is being seen on supply and prices are increasing.

A report in the Wall Street Journal claims that the cost of memory and storage-related components used in the iPhone 18 Pro may be about $ 150 more than that of the iPhone 17 Pro.

Technology experts say that if the current trend continues, the iPhone 18 series may become the center of news not only for its new features but also for its high prices, while consumers will have to be prepared for the additional burden on their pockets before purchasing.