iPhone 18 Pro Max could cross Dh5,500? 4 premium phones that cost less, including Samsung S26 Ultra
Apple hasn't confirmed a single price yet, but the smart money says the iPhone 18 Pro Max is about to become the most expensive 'standard' iPhone till now. Analyst forecasts, leaked component costs and Apple's own pricing history all point the same direction: up. If that number gives you pause, you're not short on alternatives. Samsung, Google and OnePlus have all shipped genuine flagships in the…
Apple has not officially confirmed the price of the iPhone 18 Pro Max, but analysts predict it could be the most expensive standard iPhone to date. The phone is expected to launch in September alongside Apple's first foldable iPhone. GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu forecasts the Pro models could cost $250–$300 more than their predecessors due to higher costs of Apple's next-generation 2-nanometre chips, pricier DRAM and NAND storage, and AI-driven supply chain pressures.
This would put the base iPhone 18 Pro Max at approximately Dh5,500–Dh6,400 in the UAE, before additional storage, AppleCare, or accessories. In comparison, several flagship phones are available under Dh5,000, such as the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Google Pixel 10 Pro, and OnePlus.
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