iPhone Pro price leaks put foldable Ultra near $2,100
Fresh iPhone Pro price leaks suggest the iPhone 18 Pro may rise only about $100 in the US, while Apple's foldable iPhone Ultra could start near $2,099. Carrier listings and analyst forecasts put Ultra averages around $2,550, with maxed-out configs likely topping $3,000 ahead of next week's launch.
With Apple's September event days away, pricing is one of the last big unknowns. Early carrier listings and research notes now sketch a clearer picture for both the slab Pros and the first foldable Ultra. For more launch-week coverage, browse our Streaming & TV Alerts hub.
Key Takeaways
- TrendForce pegs the iPhone Ultra starting price between $2,099 and $2,299 for 256GB storage.
- IDC projects an average selling price of about $2,550 for the foldable Ultra.
- Maxed-out Ultra configs with larger storage could break the $3,000 mark.
- iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max may rise roughly $100–$200 in the US, below earlier $300 hike fears.
- Egypt and Australia carrier listings imply Ultra could cost about 75–85% more than the iPhone 17 Pro.
How much will the iPhone Ultra cost?
According to PhoneArena, rumors had long placed the Ultra between $2,000 and $2,500 in the US. A Vodafone Egypt listing showed 155,750 Egyptian pounds—about 75% above the iPhone 17 Pro there. An Australia Vodafone leak cited A$3,699, roughly 85% above the local 17 Pro start.
TrendForce estimates a US floor of $2,099 to $2,299 for 256GB, with 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB options available. AppleInsider reports that higher storage tiers could push some configs past $3,000, even if Apple absorbs part of soaring memory costs. Mashable cites an IDC report projecting a $2,550 average selling price—not the sticker start—while some analysts have floated a $2,399 launch tag.
Will the iPhone 18 Pro get a big price hike?
PhoneArena says Egyptian leaks put the 18 Pro near 98,000 pounds and the Pro Max near 105,000—about 10% and 11% above last year's models. If the US mirrors that ratio, a modest $100 bump is plausible, taking a Pro Max start toward $1,299. TrendForce is more cautious, forecasting $149 to $200 increases for both Pros. Either path sits well below earlier talk of a $300 jump.
Why do these iPhone Pro price leaks matter now?
Apple is expected to unveil the devices within a week, with Mashable noting a Sept. 9 event. Rival foldables already sit between about $1,799 and $2,099, so Ultra pricing will shape how aggressive Apple looks on day one. IDC still sees strong Ultra demand, projecting more than 17 million units by the end of 2027. Official tags remain unconfirmed until Apple speaks—treat every leak as directional, not final.