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iPhone 18 Prices May Surge Due to A20 Chip Costs

10/22/2025

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  • Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 series could see price increases as the A20 chip, manufactured on TSMC’s 2-nanometer process, raises production costs.
  • The A20 chip’s production costs could rise by at least 50% versus the current 3-nanometer chips.
  • The rise is due to TSMC’s investments in new technology and initial production challenges.
  • Apple has historically absorbed rising costs, but the A20’s higher costs could force a reassessment of iPhone 18 pricing.