iPhone 18 Pro Max: New 2nm Chip, Up to $200 More, and No Cheap Alternative This Fall
iPhone 18 Pro Max pricing and specs: IDC estimates the Pro and Pro Max could cost $200 more than predecessors, as a global memory shortage and Apple's shift to 2nm A20 Pro chip architecture drives component costs up by nearly $300. Apple's new Klarna-backed Apple Upgrade leasing program launches July 28, offering a monthly payment path to the fall 2026 flagship.
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