iPhones are becoming expensive faster than everyday goods since 2018

From 2018 to 2026, the price of the base iPhone model surged by 53.9%, while consumer inflation remained at 46.4%. Similarly, the price of the iPhone Pro (base model) surged 65.1% over the same period, Moneycontrol reported. The percentage change between 2025 and 2026 for base iPhone model and base iPhone Pro model was 20.5% and 22.2%.