We’ve already seen rumors that iPhone 18 Pro availability may be limited at launch due to the ongoing global memory chip shortage and a new report from TrendForce now offers an estimate of how much more expensive the next iPhone 18 Pro could end up being. The iPhone 18 Pro’s bill of materials (BOM) is expected to increase by up to 38% compared to its predecessor. This is for the 256 GB storage version. As TrendForce says, higher retail prices for the iPhone 18 Pro are “inevitable” at this point. Previous estimates suggest the base 256GB iPhone 18 Pro will cost up to $1,399. According to the new report, the 18 Pro’s memory: RAM and storage will take up to 34% of your total BOM bill. And things aren’t looking great, with the figure expected to rise to 42% in the first half of 2027. A year ago, the same components accounted for just 10% of the iPhone 17 Pro’s BOM costs. The only positive outlook is that TrendForce believes Apple will absorb some of the higher costs by reducing its profit margins.
