Apple faces pressure to raise iPhone prices due to the Trump administration's tariffs. The company might need to increase costs soon, but its troubles run deeper. TSMC plans to hike prices for 2nm chips, which could make next year's iPhone 18 models more expensive than expected.
Rumors suggest Apple will launch its first foldable iPhone next year with a price tag possibly exceeding $2,000. Digital Chat Station revealed on Weibo that TSMC's 2nm chip supply will come with significantly higher manufacturing costs that consumers will likely absorb. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo previously predicted only iPhone 18 Pro models would feature these advanced chips, but improved production yields might allow all iPhone 18 models to include 2nm technology.
Apple typically maintains strict profit margins regardless of market conditions. Beyond chip price increases, the company must address import taxes from the Trump administration. Reports indicate the base iPhone 16 Pro price could jump from $999 to $1,400 if reciprocal tariffs take effect. The company may delay price increases for current models thanks to stockpiled inventory unless demand spikes unexpectedly.
Rumors suggest Apple will launch its first foldable iPhone next year with a price tag possibly exceeding $2,000. Digital Chat Station revealed on Weibo that TSMC's 2nm chip supply will come with significantly higher manufacturing costs that consumers will likely absorb. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo previously predicted only iPhone 18 Pro models would feature these advanced chips, but improved production yields might allow all iPhone 18 models to include 2nm technology.
Apple typically maintains strict profit margins regardless of market conditions. Beyond chip price increases, the company must address import taxes from the Trump administration. Reports indicate the base iPhone 16 Pro price could jump from $999 to $1,400 if reciprocal tariffs take effect. The company may delay price increases for current models thanks to stockpiled inventory unless demand spikes unexpectedly.
