The Price of Perfection: iPhone 18 Pro Production Costs Skyrocket by 40%
Reports indicate that the Bill of Materials (BOM) for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro is expected to rise by approximately 40%. This dramatic increase is largely attributed to a global shortage of memory chips, leading the tech giant to pay nearly triple the price for RAM and storage compared to the previous generation. These rising costs, combined with supply chain constraints, suggest that the iPhone 18 Pro may face limited availability upon release and could force a retail price hike to maintain profit margins.