In a discreet maneuver, Apple has elevated the prices of several iPhone models in Malaysia following the introduction of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo.
This price adjustment encompasses the iPhone Air, iPhone 17, and iPhone 17e, with the majority of variants witnessing an increase of RM300.
Notably, the most significant surge is observed in the iPhone Air 1TB option, which now commands a price of RM8,299. This marks an escalation of RM1,300 from its initial launch value of RM6,999.
Revised Pricing for iPhone Air, iPhone 17, and iPhone 17e in Malaysia
iPhone Air
- iPhone Air 256GB – RM5,299 (Previously RM4,999) +RM300
- iPhone Air 512GB – RM6,299 (Previously RM5,999) +RM300
- iPhone Air 1TB – RM8,299 (Previously RM6,999) +RM1,300
- iPhone 17 256GB – RM4,299 (Previously RM3,999) +RM300
- iPhone 17 512GB – RM5,299 (Previously RM4,999) +RM300
- iPhone 17e 256GB – RM3,299 (Previously RM2,999) +RM300
- iPhone 17e 512GB – RM4,299 (Previously RM3,999) +RM300
CEO Tim Cook’s Caution on Escalating Memory Costs
This latest price revision unfolds mere months after Apple CEO Tim Cook cautioned that the upsurge in memory and storage costs could ultimately exert pressure on product pricing.
A June report from The Wall Street Journal indicated that a substantial rise in memory prices, spurred by burgeoning demand from AI data centers, is intensifying Apple’s component expenses.
While Cook refrained from specifying which products would see increased costs, Malaysia has already experienced considerable price hikes across Apple’s product range throughout this year.
In June, various MacBook, Mac, and iPad models in Malaysia underwent price adjustments, with several configurations increasing by several hundred or even thousands of ringgit.
The new M6 Mac Mini, for instance, debuted in Malaysia starting at RM3,799—an increment of RM1,300 compared to the previous M4 Mac Mini’s launch price of RM2,499 in 2024.
Similarly, the latest Mac Studio has ascended further into the premium segment, with the 2026 model starting at RM10,999.
iPhone 18 Pro Maintains Initial Pricing Amid Changes. While older iPhone models face price hikes, the newly unveiled iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max have surprisingly preserved their launch prices in Malaysia. — SoyaCincau pic
Interestingly, despite the price adjustments for earlier iPhone models, the newly launched iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max have retained the same starting prices as their predecessors in Malaysia. These devices were available for pre-order on September 12 and will officially go on sale on September 18.
The iPhone 18 Pro starts at RM5,499 for the 256GB variant, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at RM5,999.
The costs for the 256GB and 512GB variants are identical to those of the corresponding iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max at their debut.
However, the 1TB configurations of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are priced RM1,000 more than their previous-generation counterparts, with the 2TB models reflecting an increase of RM2,000.
This year sees no standard iPhone 18 model release, leaving the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17e as the currently available entry-level flagship devices.
For those in search of the latest foldable technology, the Apple iPhone Duo is priced starting from RM9,499 for the fundamental 256GB model, escalating to RM14,999 for the 2TB variant. The iPhone Duo is scheduled to commence sales in Malaysia next month, on October 23. — SoyaCincau
Source link: Malaymail.com.
