- The foldable iPhone could cost $2,399
- That’s one of the highest possible prices we’ve heard.
- It could also be wrinkle-free and is apparently on track to launch in 2026.
The foldable iPhone is basically guaranteed to be expensive, but the latest pricing rumor suggests it could cost even more than some previous leaks suggested.
According to Fubon Research (via MacRumors), the foldable iPhone is likely to cost $2,399 (approximately £1,830 / AU$3,720). While it is slightly lower than a prediction that puts it at $2,500 (around £1,905 / AU$3,875), it is much higher than the most recent leaks, which put it between $1,800 and $2,000 (around £1,370 / AU$2,790 – £1,525 / AU$3,100), or 15,000 yuan, which is about $2,110 / £1,610 / AU$3,270.
So that’s a worryingly high price prediction, but it could prove accurate, as Fubon Research arrived at this number through supply chain analysis, taking into account Apple’s margin needs.
But if this is indeed the price of the foldable iPhone, then it could prove to be a tough sell and, frankly, you’d be better off buying a non-foldable iPhone and the iPad mini 8 (which is expected to launch next year).
In fact, that combination may cost less than the foldable iPhone (depending on which iPhone model you choose), and you’ll still get two screen sizes. So it will be interesting to see if the foldable iPhone really costs that much and if many people buy it if so.
No wrinkles and coming soon
Still, in more positive news, UDN (via MacRumors again) echoes previous reports that the foldable iPhone could be the first foldable phone with a wrinkle-free design, so that could go some way to justifying its price.
The site also reports that the foldable iPhone will be called ‘iPhone Fold’ and is on track to launch in 2026, having entered the pre-mass production and engineering validation phases of its development. So if you’re willing to spend $2,400 on a phone, you might be able to do it pretty soon.
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