# iPhone 18 Pro Max component costs could jump by nearly $300 - 9to5Mac

> Counterpoint Research has published a new estimate of the iPhone 18 Pro Max’s bill of materials, suggesting that Apple’s next flagship could cost significantly more to build than the current model. Here are the details.

- **Source:** [9to5Mac](https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/09/iphone-18-pro-max-component-costs-could-jump-by-nearly-300-per-report/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4fe5b8dad6b5f668a017c3)
- **Published:** 2026-07-09
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #iphone #macbook #apple #airpods #apple-watch #iphone-18
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