Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro lineup and its first foldable iPhone are projected to launch at significantly higher prices this September. Leakers suggest the iPhone 18 Pro models will definitely see a price hike. The foldable iPhone, in particular, could be priced 10% to 20% higher than previous expectations, potentially exceeding $2,000, and even $3,000 for higher storage configurations. "Digital Chat Station" noted it's highly unlikely the iPhone 18 Pro series avoids a price increase. This could push the iPhone 18 Pro to a 9,999 yuan starting price in China, an 11% increase. This increase would translate to a U.S. starting price of around $1,220 for the iPhone 18 Pro. "Instant Digital" even suggested the 256GB iPhone 18 Pro Max could start at 10,999 or 11,499 yuan. This would be a 15% to 20% jump, potentially placing the U.S. starting price between $1,300 and $1,400. These price estimates align with reports on the rising cost of building the iPhone 18 Pro. The bill of materials for the iPhone 18 Pro could increase by roughly 25%, largely due to higher DRAM costs. To maintain current profit margins, Apple might need to charge around $1,369 for the iPhone 18 Pro. Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed these increases are unavoidable, citing soaring memory and storage chip costs.