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iPhone 18 Pro Models May Cost Up to $300 More, Analyst Claims

An analyst predicts that the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models may see a price increase of $250 to $300 compared to their predecessors. This potential price hike is attributed to rising costs associated with silicon and memory components. AI

RANK_REASON The item discusses a speculative price increase for a future product based on an analyst's claim, lacking concrete details or official confirmation, fitting the 'meme' category for speculative or low-substance news.

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iPhone 18 Pro Models May Cost Up to $300 More, Analyst Claims

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