TL; DR
- According to fresh estimates from Arthur Liao, an analyst at Fubon Research, the first foldable iPhone could cost $2,399.
- Multiple factors contribute to the iPhone Fold’s premium price tag. According to UDN, Apple has finally solved one of the biggest problems with foldable phones: the internal crease. Reports suggest that the handset could become the first foldable to ship with a creaseless screen.
- If Apple decides to launch its first foldable at over $2,000, the company should keep in mind that Samsung offers 1TB of storage at this price point.
After years of rumors and anticipation, Apple is finally expected to release its first foldable iPhone next year. If everything goes well, we could see the iPhone Fold by the end of next year, with the most premium design, materials, and software experience Apple has to offer. However, with the premium design will come a hefty price tag.
Apple iPhone Fold Could Cost Well Over $2,000
According to fresh estimates from Arthur Liao, an analyst at Fubon Research, the first foldable iPhone could cost $2,399. When converted into Indian currency, the cost is around Rs. 2.13 lakhs. Factor in the gap between global and Indian pricing, and we could be looking at a foldable that costs Rs. 2.25 to Rs. 2.35 in India.
This isn’t the first time someone has shared a premium price tag for the foldable iPhone. Renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo previously claimed the iPhone Fold could cost between $2,000 and $2,500. In addition, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman also predicts the price to be around $2,000.
From what it sounds like, the first iPhone Fold will be an expensive and premium device. The chances of Apple pricing the handset below $2,000 are pretty slim at this point, and it’s not like the company runs any aggressive introductory offers (except for cashbacks in the Indian market, which have recently been cut down from Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 1,000 for the iPhone 17).
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Factors Contributing To The Premium iPhone Fold Price
Multiple factors contribute to the iPhone Fold’s premium price tag. According to UDN, Apple has finally solved one of the biggest problems with foldable phones: the internal crease. Reports suggest that the handset could become the first foldable to ship with a creaseless screen.
Previously, we’ve heard rumors about Apple partnering with Samsung to fix the crease issue for good. However, the company could also be working with two more suppliers, including Amphenol and Shin Zu Shing. The Cupertino giant has reportedly developed a new panel structure, a material processing technique, and a new lamination method.
Apple is also rumored to deploy liquid metal in the foldable’s hinge, making it structurally sound. The phone’s price is higher than that of other iPhones or foldable phones because of its premium materials.
If Apple decides to launch its first foldable at over $2,000, the company should keep in mind that Samsung offers 1TB of storage at this price point. The Galaxy Z Fold 7, the company’s best foldable to date, offers 1TB of storage for a marked price of $2,419.99 (currently retailing for $2,019.99).
Regarding the iPhone Fold’s expected launch, the foldable could break cover at the September 2026 event alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max. However, the baseline iPhone 18, the iPhone 18e, and the successor to the iPhone Air could arrive in spring 2027 as part of the company’s new product cycle.
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