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title: "Why could the iPhone 13 cost more than expected?"  
description: "Why could the iPhone 13 cost more than expected?"  
author: "Lily Chitlangiya"  
published: 2021-12-17  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/94615/why-could-the-iphone-13-cost-more-than-expected  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["iphone", "iphone 13", "troubleshooting"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# Why could the iPhone 13 cost more than expected?

Why could the iPhone 13 [cost](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/167297/some-surprise-costs-in-owning-a-home) more than expected?

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## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

![Why could the iPhone 13 cost more than expected?](https://answers.mindstick.com/questionanswer/7653d9cc-fbd4-4f23-ba74-cb8b32a93d7f/images/20981bfb-5cf8-47f5-8cae-b5968256e7f0.jpeg) **\**

- **The [iPhone](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/95501/does-the-apple-iphone-safari-browser-open-with-google) 13 cost more than expected**
- TSMC's deployment of more advanced and mature production techniques has resulted in a cost increase. According to the source, these pricing increases will also be reflected on orders planned to be delivered beginning in December of this year.
- Apple is one of TSMC's largest customers, accounting for more than 20% of the company's semiconductor revenue. Due to the price increase, Apple is projected to increase iPhone 13 prices by 3 to 5%.

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