{"id":1924,"date":"2026-09-05T08:34:18","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T08:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/2026\/09\/05\/apple-iphone-ultra-price-leak-steep-hike\/"},"modified":"2026-09-05T08:34:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T08:34:18","slug":"apple-iphone-ultra-price-leak-steep-hike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/2026\/09\/05\/apple-iphone-ultra-price-leak-steep-hike\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple iPhone Ultra price leak suggests steep hike ahead of September event"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- Quick Adsense WordPress Plugin: http:\/\/quickadsense.com\/ -->\n<div class=\"9fece8afa224fd09e54b043d0febfb58\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- NR ATF -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8898941184964366\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"4839033563\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>Apple is slated to host a September 9 event that will be led by Chief Executive Officer John Ternus, marking his first appearance in that role. Industry analysts anticipate the unveiling of the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and Apple\u2019s inaugural foldable device, tentatively called the iPhone Ultra. The vanilla iPhone model is expected to be postponed until the following year. According to unconfirmed reports, the new devices will become available for pre\u2011order two days after the event, on Friday.<\/p>\n<h2>Event details and expected lineup<\/h2>\n<p>The September 9 gathering is positioned as a pivotal moment for Apple, with the company preparing to introduce its first foldable smartphone. The iPhone Ultra is believed to be a wide\u2011fold design, positioning it against Samsung\u2019s Galaxy Z Fold series. While the standard iPhone is expected to wait, the Pro\u2011tier models and the foldable are set to dominate the announcement, with pre\u2011orders slated to begin on the following Friday.<\/p>\n<h2>Leaked pricing for the iPhone Ultra<\/h2>\n<p>A post by Yousif Ayman on Vodafone Egypt displayed a price tag of EGP\u202f155,750 for the iPhone Ultra before the page was removed. The listing did not specify storage capacity, but the figure provides a basis for cross\u2011regional comparison. The iPhone 17 Pro Max currently starts at EGP\u202f94,400, indicating that the Ultra would be roughly 65\u202f% more expensive.<\/p>\n<p>Applying the same 65\u202f% increase to the iPhone 17 Pro Max\u2019s launch price in other currencies\u2014$1,200, \u00a31,200, \u20ac1,450 and \u20b9150,000\u2014produces projected prices of about $1,980, \u00a31,980, \u20ac2,395 and \u20b9247,500 for the Ultra. Those numbers sit close to Samsung\u2019s Galaxy Z Fold\u202f8 launch pricing of $1,900, \u00a31,700, \u20ac2,000 and \u20b9180,000, suggesting a comparable premium for Apple\u2019s first foldable.<\/p>\n<p>Additional data from an X\u2011platform user identified as @ev_downunder indicated that a 256\u202fGB iPhone Ultra would be listed at AUD\u202f3,700, while 512\u202fGB and 1\u202fTB variants would cost AUD\u202f4,200 and AUD\u202f4,700 respectively. By contrast, the 256\u202fGB iPhone 17 Pro Max is priced at AUD\u202f2,200, reinforcing a 68\u202f% price gap that aligns closely with the 65\u202f% increase derived from the Egyptian figures. The consistency across regions suggests the base Ultra model could be rounded to a $2,000 price point in the United States.<\/p>\n<h2>Price expectations for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max<\/h2>\n<p>The same Vodafone Egypt post also listed the iPhone 18 Pro at EGP\u202f98,000 and the iPhone 18 Pro Max at EGP\u202f105,000. For reference, a 256\u202fGB iPhone 17 Pro currently sells for EGP\u202f88,800, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max for EGP\u202f94,400. These differences translate to a roughly 10\u202f% increase for the Pro and an 11\u202f% increase for the Pro Max.<\/p>\n<p>When converted to other markets, a 10\u202f% uplift on the iPhone 17 Pro\u2019s launch price of $1,100, \u00a31,100, \u20ac1,300 and \u20b9135,000 yields estimated figures of $1,210, \u00a31,210, \u20ac1,430 and \u20b9148,500 for the iPhone 18 Pro. TrendForce analysts have estimated that the bill of materials (BoM) for the iPhone 18 Pro is 40\u202f% higher than that of the 17 Pro, with a projected manufacturing cost of $1,400. If Apple were to price the device at $1,200, the margin would be tighter than usual but still viable.<\/p>\n<p>Applying the same 10\u202f% adjustment to the iPhone 17 Pro Max\u2019s launch price of $1,200, \u00a31,200, \u20ac1,500 and \u20b9150,000 results in projected prices of $1,320, \u00a31,320, \u20ac1,600 and \u20b9165,000 for the iPhone 18 Pro Max. These estimates remain speculative until the official announcement, but they provide a framework for consumers and analysts alike.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the leaked pricing data points to a notable upward shift across Apple\u2019s flagship lineup. The iPhone Ultra, as a first\u2011generation foldable, appears set to command a premium that exceeds the current Pro Max by well over half its price. Meanwhile, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are expected to follow a more modest 10\u202f% increase, reflecting higher component costs and incremental feature enhancements.<\/p>\n<p>Consumers in markets with higher tax regimes should anticipate that direct currency conversions may not capture the full cost impact, as local duties and VAT can alter final retail prices. The price differentials highlighted by the Vodafone Egypt listings underscore the importance of regional pricing strategies in Apple\u2019s global rollout.<\/p>\n<p>Apple\u2019s September event will confirm whether these leaked figures align with the company\u2019s official pricing. Until then, the data compiled from Vodafone Egypt and user\u2011reported listings offers the most concrete glimpse into the financial expectations surrounding Apple\u2019s next generation of iPhones.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leaked listings on Vodafone Egypt show the upcoming iPhone Ultra could cost 65% more than the current iPhone 17 Pro Max, while the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max may see a 10% price increase.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1925,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[299],"tags":[1570,1957,1572,1956,117],"class_list":["post-1924","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-apple","tag-foldable","tag-iphone","tag-price-leak","tag-vodafone","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1924","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1924"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1924\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1925"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1924"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1924"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1924"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}