The escalating costs for memory components will heavily impact the bill of materials for the iPhone 18 Pro. With AI data centers consuming more memory resources, smartphone production, particularly in the entry-level and mid-range Android segments, will suffer. As a result, Indian consumers may encounter price hikes and limited product offerings. Financing options and trade-in incentives are likely to become essential in making devices more economically accessible.

When Apple put up prices for Mac, iPad, Apple TV and more, it left the iPhone untouched. That could be about to change.

Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max may see a price increase of up to Rs 20,090 in India, driven by enhancements like a bigger battery, thicker design, and advanced 2nm chip.