iPhone 18 Pro storage issue: Costlier 1TB and 2TB models reportedly use slower QLC chips

Reports suggest some higher-storage iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max variants use QLC memory, raising questions about sustained writing speeds. Here's how QLC compares with TLC and what buyers should know before spending over ₹2 lakh.

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max have come under scrutiny over the storage technology used in their higher-capacity variants. Reports and independent analysis suggest that the 1TB and 2TB versions use QLC flash memory in at least some configurations, whereas the 256GB and 512GB models use TLC storage. The difference could matter to users who regularly record large videos or transfer heavy files.

The issue is particularly relevant in India, where the iPhone 18 Pro starts at ₹1,64,900 and reaches ₹3,14,900 for the 2TB version. The Pro Max costs up to ₹3,29,900. Buyers paying extra for more storage may expect similar........

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