iPhone 18, Pixel 11, Galaxy Z Fold 8: Smartphones Get $100 Pricier in 2025

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Apple has raised prices on its new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max to $1,199 and $1,299 respectively, marking a $100 increase over the previous generation. Even older iPhone models have not been spared, with Apple hiking their prices by the same amount. The trend is not limited to Apple — Google's Pixel 11 now starts at $899, up from $799, and Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has also launched at a higher price point. The across-the-board $100 price hike appears to be an industry-wide pattern in 2025, affecting consumers regardless of brand preference.

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