iPhone 18 Price Shock: New 2nm Chip to Hike Costs Significantly

• iPhone 18 series, launching in 2026, is expected to be significantly more expensive.
• The price hike is due to Apple's new A20/A20 Pro chips, built on TSMC's costly 2nm technology.
• A 2nm wafer from TSMC costs $30,000, up from $20,000 for 3nm, making each A20 chip $280 (87% higher).
• Apple will likely pass these increased manufacturing costs onto consumers, raising iPhone 18 prices.
• Four new models, including iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, Air, and Fold 2, are anticipated in September 2026.

Why It Matters: Upcoming iPhone 18 models will be more powerful but significantly pricier due to expensive 2nm chip technology.