Here's how much the iPhone Pro cost in 2019 vs. 2026
The iPhone Pro has changed plenty since it was released in 2019, but how do the 2026 iPhone Pro prices fare in comparison with its original price?
In 2019, the base model of the iPhone Pro, known as the iPhone 11 Pro, was priced at $999 for the 64 GB variant. This marked the introduction of a triple camera system with wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto lenses, as well as an upgraded Super Retina XDR OLED display. The device featured a single piece of milled glass with a matte finish available in four colors and retained the Lightning port.
Fast-forward to 2026, and the base model of the latest iPhone Pro, the iPhone 18 Pro, is now available for $1,199. This represents a $100 price increase from last year's iPhone 17 Pro and a $200 jump compared to earlier models. Despite the higher price, the iPhone 18 Pro boasts a more powerful 2nm A20 Pro processor, a variable aperture main camera, and improved thermal management with a larger vapor chamber.
The iPhone 18 Pro also introduced a more efficient C2 cellular modem designed in-house to enhance energy efficiency, alongside new Glacier Blue and Burgundy color options. However, the question remains whether such price hikes are justified, given the current high costs of RAM and other components plaguing the industry.
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