Vietnam's iPhone 18 Pro price second highest in SEA, demand remains strong
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Vietnam's iPhone 18 Pro price second highest in SEA, demand remains strong

Vietnam's iPhone 18 Pro is the second most expensive in Southeast Asia at around $1,500. Despite the price, thousands flocked to authorized retailers in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on launch day, with over 300,000 pre-orders recorded, particularly for the Pro Max model.

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