iPhone 18 Leaks: Apple may keep things steady with its next Pro iPhones, and that’s the main highlight from recent supply chain reports and launch leaks. According to analyst Jeff Pu from GF Securities, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to launch at the same prices as their previous models.
This comes at a time when smartphone component costs are rising, especially memory chips, due to heavy AI data centre demand. Along with this, India pricing rumours for the Pro Max model are also starting to circulate online.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Price In India Rumours
Current leaks suggest the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max price in India could start around Rs 1,54,900 for the 256GB base variant. That would place it in the same range as the last Pro Max launch price, which supports the claim that Apple is trying to avoid a price hike this cycle.
The report says Apple is working hard behind the scenes to control its production costs. Memory chip prices have gone up because AI companies are buying large volumes.
To manage this, Apple is reportedly negotiating better deals with key suppliers like Samsung and SK Hynix. The goal is simple: keep retail prices stable even if some parts cost more.
For Indian buyers, stable pricing would be important because premium phone prices have been climbing steadily over the past few years.
iPhone 18 Pro And Pro Max Global Price Expectations
Global pricing rumours also point in the same direction. The expected iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max prices are likely to match their predecessors instead of increasing. Analysts say Apple may offset higher RAM and chip costs by reducing expenses in other components and tightening supplier contracts.
This cost-balancing strategy helps Apple protect its profit margins without directly increasing the sticker price. While nothing is official yet, multiple supply chain signals suggest price stability is a key target for this launch.
If these pricing rumours turn out to be correct, buyers upgrading to the Pro models may not face any surprise jump, which would be a rare move in a year of rising hardware costs.
