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iPhone 18 Pro Max component costs may rise $300, says Counterpoint

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from 9to5Mac ·

Counterpoint Research estimates the iPhone 18 Pro Max's bill of materials could increase by nearly $300 over the current model. The report attributes the jump to advanced chipset, display, and camera components. Apple may pass some costs to consumers or absorb them to maintain margins.

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The $300 figure is a raw component estimate, not a retail price hike, but it signals mounting pressure on Apple's pricing strategy as premium hardware costs escalate.
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