The highly anticipated release of the newest smartphones from Apple is just around the corner, and a massive leak just gave us an early sneak peek at the cost. A recent website slip-up by Vodafone accidentally showed off the potential price tags for the iPhone Ultra, the iPhone 18 Pro, and the iPhone 18 Pro Max. If these numbers end up being true, buyers should expect to pay a much higher premium this year to get the newest hardware.
The leaked numbers reveal a steep cost for the foldable phone
The biggest shock from the leak is the cost of the brand-new foldable device. Vodafone Egypt briefly listed the iPhone Ultra at 155,750 Egyptian pounds before the page was pulled offline. When you compare this to current phone prices in that region, it suggests a massive jump in cost.
Based on these leaked figures, analysts believe the foldable device could start around $2,000 in the United States. An Australian Vodafone price sheet also leaked online, pointing to a starting price of 3,699 Australian dollars for the base model. The top-tier version with one terabyte of storage could cost even more. Because it features a new folding screen, the device requires more expensive parts to build.
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The regular Pro models see a smaller but noticeable price jump
The regular high-end phones are also getting more expensive, though the jump is not quite as drastic. The same Vodafone Egypt listing showed the iPhone 18 Pro at 98,000 Egyptian pounds. Right next to it, the larger iPhone 18 Pro Max appeared at 105,000 Egyptian pounds.
This represents a ten- to eleven-percent price hike over last year. If this trend carries over to the United States market, the baseline Pro model could launch for around $1,210. Meanwhile, the larger max version might start at roughly $1,320. TrendForce analysts noted that the internal parts for these new devices cost about 40 percent more to manufacture, so a retail price increase makes logical sense.
Shoppers hoping to upgrade their daily device will need to budget more cash than usual. The upcoming iPhone lineup pushes the boundaries of mobile technology, but that progress clearly comes with a hefty financial cost. We will know the final retail numbers when the company officially reveals its new models later this week.
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