India, Sept. 4 -- Apple is all set to launch its biggest iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, along with the iPhone Ultra, which will be the first foldable iPhone in the company's history. The biggest question for buyers in Hong Kong and China is no longer only what Apple will upgrade, but how much those upgrades will cost.

Recent leaks point to a possible price increase for the iPhone 18 Pro Max, particularly in China. A report citing Chinese tipster the flagship could start at around CNY 11,000 in China, equivalent to roughly US $1,625. That would represent a major increase over the current-generation US starting price of the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Apple has confirmed its September 9 launch event, while reports expect the iPhone 18 Pro Ma...