iPhone 17 Pro memory chip prices surge by about 230%, iPhone 18 may see a price increase.

Yesterday, the source yeux1122 posted a blog stating that the price of the 12GB LPDDR5X memory chip for the iPhone 17 Pro series has skyrocketed from $25-29 at the beginning of 2025 to over $70, with a premium of up to 230%. If the chip procurement cost remains high at $70, Apple may be forced to increase the price of the new device to pass on the cost. Therefore, developing an effective response strategy has become a top priority for Apple. Apple's flagship model in 2026 will be equipped with the self-developed A20 series chip and C2 5G modem, reducing dependence on external suppliers such as Qualcomm. The savings from developing core components will effectively offset some of the losses from the increase in memory chip prices.