iPhone 18 Pro Max Component Costs Could Rise Nearly $300

[Downundermac]

I’ll be keen for a new 512Gb pro max so long as it’s got substantial improvements in camera tech and battery life. If not, will just hang on to the trusty 14 pro max for another year as I couldn’t care less about clunky Artificial Idiocy.

 

[boswald]

Who are you trading in with? Carriers will give you $1000 toward just about any trade.

Verizon. They said my phone is worth maybe $250 or so. I want to trade in my iPhone or my old Android, and they're both a terrible value. It's sad. My girlfriend, however, turned in a 15 Plus and got a 17 Pro for basically free. Of course that kind of deal doesn't apply to me. Of course.

 

[shakopeemn]

This reminds me of the .dot com bubble bursting…….

 

[O.N.Y.X]

Or trade in your car (assuming it's a nice, new model one) for a new phone.

Or keep your old phone. In my case a 14 Pro that only needs a new battery in the near future. I’m glad I chose the 512 GB version back in 2022. I’m also happy it doesn’t support all that AI nonsense.

 

[johntherazz]

Flipping AI. Grr. Still… absolutely no effect on pricing from US tariffs? That’s nice

 

[The Game 161]

Everything going up

 

[FattiesGoneWild]

Starting prices

$1,399 Pro
$1,499 Pro Max

You can just about take those prices to the bank! They will still sell out day 1 with deliveries extended into weeks ahead. 100% guaranteed to happen as it does every year.

 

[Gorlammi]

Starting prices

$1,399 Pro
$1,499 Pro Max

You can just about take those prices to the bank! They will still sell out day 1 with deliveries extended into weeks ahead. 100% guaranteed to happen as it does every year.

They will not sell out at those prices.

 

[musicmachine]

I wouldn’t be surprised if they increase prices this week, as the back-to-school promotion begins.

 

[jjrtiger]

At this point, the trade in value of my 14 Pro won’t even cover the price hike.

Verizon offered me 1100 for my 14 pro - over three years.
This is likely the last year to get top dollar for it with carrier deals.

 

[Radvan]

Luckily i bought 17pro. After what apple done in UK this is my last iphone ever

 

[FattiesGoneWild]

They will not sell out at those prices.

Oh yes they will, see you on launch day. Foldable version will even sell out quicker, within seconds. Expect that to be $2,500-$3,000 range.

 

[Gorlammi]

Oh yes they will, see you on launch day. Foldable version will even sell out quicker, within seconds. Expect that to be $2,500-$3,000 range.

I expect it to be around $2,500, and absolutely will not sell the ten million units they ordered. Closer to 2 million.

 

[FattiesGoneWild]

I expect it to be around $2,500, and absolutely will not sell the ten million units they ordered. Closer to 2 million.

You severely underestimate the anticipation! We shall see at launch.

 

[Gorlammi]

You severely underestimate the anticipation! We shall see at launch.

I don't think so. The anticipation is for the concept, not the actual product they are going to ship. Plus, there are around 1 million buyers for everything Apple produces no matter the cost or value. They are guaranteed to sell around that many. That is where the hype that you imagine exists comes from.

 

[bigglow]

I wish I didn't jump from a 2021 iPhone 13 Pro Max to a 2024 iPhone 16 Pro Max and instead went with a 2023 iPhone 15 Pro Max to get to a 2025 iPhone 17 Pro Max.