# The iPhone 18 Pro will cost Apple 38% more in parts – but some good news

> A new TrendForce analysis estimates that Apple will pay 38% more for iPhone 18 Pro components than it did for its predecessor.

- **Source:** [9to5Mac](https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/10/the-iphone-18-pro-will-cost-apple-38-more-in-parts-but-theres-some-good-news/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a79c130c0a95e5aa03a2784)
- **Published:** 2026-08-10
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #iphone #apple #iphone-18
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a79c130c0a95e5aa03a2784

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