iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max Price to Increase in January 2027? Here's What We Know
Apple may raise iPhone prices in January 2027 amid rising memory costs, according to tipster Sanju Choudhary. Reports claim Samsung's LPDDR5X DRAM and NAND prices could rise 33% and 27%, respectively, due to AI-driven memory demand. The potential increase could affect upcoming iPhones and existing models from early next year.
Apple is expected to increase iPhone prices in January amid rising component costs. Rumours circulating on social media and industry reports suggest the company has agreed to Samsung’s higher memory prices for supply starting in the first quarter of 2027.
Speculation points to a 33% rise for 12GB RAM packages and a 27% increase for NAND storage. As per tipster Sanju Choudhary, reports claim the new rates could reach around two dollars per gigabit for LPDDR5X DRAM and 33 cents per gigabit for NAND flash, up from previous quarterly levels. These higher costs are linked to a broader memory shortage driven by strong demand from artificial intelligence data centres. iPhone 17 Pro Price Hike: Know Festive Sale Deals And India Impact of Apple Model.
Apple Likely Increasing iPhone Prices in January 2027
Apple might increase the prices of iPhones in January 💀
Expected Models:
> iPhone 18 Pro
> iPhone 18 Pro Max
> iPhone 17
They agreed to Samsung’s proposed memory price hikes for Q1 2027 supply:
> 12GB RAM: +33%
> NAND storage: +27%
If you are planning to get one buy asap. pic.twitter.com/Y9h4nQdWEg
— Sanju Choudhary (@saaaanjjjuuu) September 24, 2026
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max already launched with price rises of 100 dollars in the United States compared with earlier models. Older iPhone 17 devices also saw increases. Industry observers now expect Apple may pass further costs on to buyers, potentially affecting remaining stock and future devices from early next year. Refurbished iPhones Surge as Apple Hikes India Prices: Report.
Some rival manufacturers are said to have rejected the revised Samsung terms and sought other suppliers. Tipsters advise that anyone planning to buy an iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max or current iPhone 17 might consider purchasing sooner rather than later, before any possible further retail price rises take effect in 2027.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 24, 2026 08:04 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
