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iPhone 18 Pro prices vary globally, with U.S. offering the cheapest deals

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The latest iPhone models, the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, are most affordable in the U.S., with prices significantly higher in other major markets due to taxes and import duties. Turkey faces the highest prices, nearly double the U.S. cost, while India's prices are 30-40% higher. Despite Apple's efforts to diversify manufacturing to India, which now accounts for 25% of global iPhone production, imported units remain expensive. Competitive local markets in China and Korea also contribute to lower prices there, contrasting with the higher costs driven by taxes and currency exchange rates elsewhere. AI

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iPhone 18 Pro prices vary globally, with U.S. offering the cheapest deals

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  1. Rest of World TIER_1 English(EN) · Ananya Bhattacharya ·

    Where in the world is the iPhone cheapest?

    Apple’s high-end models cost more in markets like India and Turkey owing to high taxes and import duties.

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