Apple iPhone 18 Pro To Debut Camera Upgrade That Costs 50% More To Make, Analyst Claims

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Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max are expected to add a variable-aperture main camera for better flexibility and low-light shots.
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the new lens could cost about 50% more than Apple’s current high-end camera parts.
The higher camera cost adds pressure as Apple also faces pricier memory and RAM components.
Apple may choose to absorb some of the expense instead of raising iPhone prices.
