Reports from CNET Japan suggest that Apple’s next iPhone generation could see a significant price increase. According to the outlet, the upcoming models might be 10 to 20 percent more expensive than current versions, a shift that would mark a notable jump for consumers.
The same report also touches on Apple’s long-rumored folding iPhone. CNET Japan indicates that this device could carry a price tag exceeding 300,000 yen, which would place it well above the cost of even the most premium existing iPhone models. For context, that figure translates to roughly $2,000 or more, depending on exchange rates.
Other Japanese media have weighed in on the same topic. Ascii, cited via Yahoo! News, reports that the iPhone 18 Pro could surpass 220,000 yen, which would align with the broader trend of rising prices across the lineup. Meanwhile, the Nikkei notes that Apple is preparing to enter the foldable smartphone market, a space where Samsung has already established a lead, partly by leveraging Japanese component technology.
