India, June 12 -- iPhone is getting expensive. Yes, you read that right. The latest leaks report suggests that the iPhone 18 could face a noticeable price surge. According to a leak report shared by an x user known as Schrodinger, Apple is planning a starting price of $1,299 for the device when it launches in 2026.

If the reports are to be believed, the iPhone 18 Pro Max will become one of the most expensive iPhones ever released. The tipster has also claimed that the handset could also become Apple's most feature-rich flagship smartphone to date.

iPhone 18 leak report: Potential $100 Jump Over the Previous Model

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