Apple has announced the Japan prices for the new iPhone lineup through its direct sales channel. The 256GB Duo starts at ¥364,800, with the prices of other models, their US-dollar equivalents, and the impact of differences in tax treatment also explained.
Apple has published the Japan prices for the new iPhone lineup. The 256GB Duo starts at ¥364,800, while the 256GB iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at ¥239,800 and the 256GB iPhone 18 Pro at ¥219,800, among the prices listed. The article sets out the Japan prices by storage capacity alongside US prices, excluding tax and converted into yen, and shows the price differences between Japan and the US in specific terms.
It also discusses the price difference between the Duo and the Pro Max, stating that the 256GB Duo is ¥125,000 more expensive than the Pro Max with the same storage capacity. The dollar conversion is also presented using a per-dollar yen equivalent based on the current exchange rate.
The conversion uses the current exchange rate of ¥153.63 per US dollar, and differences in tax treatment are also reflected in the calculations. The article explains that Japan generally displays tax-inclusive prices, while the US generally displays prices before tax, highlighting the difference between tax-inclusive prices and prices converted on a pre-tax basis.
The article explains that fluctuations in the yen-dollar exchange rate and differences in how taxes are displayed may affect prices, and discusses the impact of exchange rates and tax systems as factors supporting the rationale for purchasing foldable models, including the Duo.