Apple to Cut Costs on Base iPhone 18 with Older Display Tech and Downgraded Specs
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Updated · Wccftech · Apr 21
Apple to Cut Costs on Base iPhone 18 with Older Display Tech and Downgraded Specs
54 articles · Updated · Wccftech · Apr 21
Apple is reportedly planning significant cost-cutting measures for the base iPhone 18, including downgrades to display, chipset, and memory components.
The standard iPhone 18 may use M12+ OLED technology from 2023 and see reduced manufacturing specifications, aligning it more closely with the upcoming budget iPhone 18e.
These changes aim to offset rising component costs and fund premium Pro-tier models, but could blur distinctions between standard and budget iPhone variants.
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