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A new report claims that the manufacturing cost of the 2nm processor expected in the iPhone 18 range may mean Apple having to raise prices.

A smartphone with a colorful, abstract screen floats against a gradient purple backdrop with geometric patterns.
Render of a possible iPhone 18.

It’s bad enough that tariffs may still force Apple to raise prices, and it’s bad enough that the expected iPhone Fold will cost over $2,000. Now a further report backs up previous claims that the whole iPhone 18 range may be costlier than its predecessors.

Backing up a report from September 2024, leaker “Digital Chat Station” has now claimed on Weibo that there could be significant price increases for the 2026 iPhone models.

Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible

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