Rising memory prices threaten smartphone costs in 2026, but Apple could shield the iPhone 18 lineup by absorbing component hikes to stay competitive.

The iPhone Air’s challenges were apparent from the outset, despite the ultra-slim titanium design. Redditors posted that they planned to return the phone because the battery didn’t last long enough. Combined with a single camera sensor and a premium $999 price point, the device struggled to sell, much like Samsung’s similarly slim Galaxy S25 Edge.

Vietnam’s cheapest iPhone, the five-year-old iPhone 13, has seen its price climb to VND12.5 million (US$480), about VND1 million higher than in late 2025.

The iPhone 16 has become the world's top-selling smartphone. It just goes to show how popular it is globally, and India is no exception. Currently, you can buy it for less than Rs 55,000. This makes it a good time to consider buying it.

Affordable innovation with A19 chip, dynamic island, MagSafe, and 256GB storage. Launching early 2026 at $599.