The iPhone 18 Pro leaks are coming at a fast and furious rate as the launch date nears and some concerns are being raised about the impact of upgrades especially the much-expected camera upgrade, which is expected to be a costly affair for Apple and it may well pass on the extra cost to the customer. This is despite the fact that the company tries to maintain prices at the same level as last year's iPhone almost every time barring unforeseen circumstances and emergencies. So, do fans have to worry about the iPhone 18 Pro price? Will they have to pay though their nose? Well, the camera upgrade is not a problem that came up as an emergency and also was not unforeseen. Does that mean Apple will ensure the iPhone 18 Pro price stays within the limits of last year? Also, by the way, if you fell in love with the orange iPhone last year, you will likely not see it this year as per the latest iPhone 18 Pro colour leak.
Apple iPhones are respected and coveted in equal measure for the amazing camera quality they offer to users. And now, with rivals catching up and arguably even overtaking Apple in this department, the company is looking to push through a variable aperture lens upgrade that will cost a packet to manufacture. This is no ordinary change. As explained by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the new camera lens is pricey and it could add as much as 50% to the cost of the shooter vis a vis iPhone 17 Pro. Fingers crossed? You betcha!
If you go by the trends over the years, Apple is most likely to absorb the manufacturing cost hikes and not raise iPhone 18 Pro price. That will probably hurt Apple margins big time. However, Apple has learned to guard its margins fiercely. What it manages to do is reduce the costs of other components even as it introduces premium upgrades that are costly. Notably, iPhone 17 Pro price was increased by Rs 5000 to Rs 1,34,900 and yet another hike in 2026 is highly unlikely as suggested by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. As far as fans are concerned, if the iPhone 18 Pro price remains steady, they will definitely flock to Apple stores to buy the new iPhone soon as it is launched and available for sale. iPhone 18 Pro launch date is in September, 2026.
The iPhone 17 Pro in orange colour became a runaway hit after launch. However now, it is being indicated that Apple will likely not repeat the colour for the iPhone 18 Pro! Yes, this most popular colour does not seem to have too many fans within Apple and that may spell its doom. In the latest iPhone 18 Pro leak shared by Sonny Dickson, the images of dummy units show the orange colour missing. However, hold your horses! The bling will not disappear from the iPhone 18 Pro. Apple may roll out the iPhone with a red colour. Not just any red colour, it will likely be a dark "Cherry" red. The rest of the colours include Dark Gray/Black, Silver and Light Blue.