The foldable iPhone is going to be very expensive
By ForGeeks Apple is preparing its first foldable iPhone, and the cost promises to be record-breaking. Given the brand’s premium status and general trends in the foldable market, the high price won’t surprise anyone.
Apple is preparing its first foldable iPhone.
How much will a foldable iPhone cost?
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Analyst Tim Long of Barclays Bank says the foldable iPhone will cost about $2,300 in the US. That’s almost twice the price of the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which starts at $1,199.
Another prominent analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, estimates the device’s price at $2,000-2,500. Obviously, it will be Apple’s most expensive smartphone.
And it will be the most expensive smartphone ever.
When is the release date?”
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Apple is expected to unveil the new product in late 2026 to early 2027. Tim Long and his team made this prediction after talking to suppliers in Asia.
And that’s what we’re expecting.
What are the specs of the foldable iPhone?
According to leaks, the foldable iPhone will get:
- Main screen: 7.8-inch foldable display
- Exterior screen: 5.5-inch display
- Cameras: two main cameras
- Security: power button with Touch ID
- Materials: titanium frame, titanium and stainless steel hinge
- Thickness:
- Folded – 4,5 mm
- Folded – 9-9.5 mm
- Battery: high charge density
Does the device justify its price?”
At this price, the foldable iPhone will be a product for a select few, but Apple will surely offer innovative technology that can justify its price.
The big question is will the device be able to compete with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold and other foldable smartphones? We’ll find out closer to 2026.
