There’s never been any doubt that next year’s iPhone Fold is going to be an extremely expensive device, but a small detail in a report published yesterday provides a further steer on what to expect.
We’ve so far seen pricing estimates in the $1,800 to $2,500 range, and yesterday’s report may be one reason to expect something closer to the higher end …
We already knew it would be expensive
Folding phones are expensive, period. You only have to look at the Android Market to get an idea of pricing.
Even flip phones, which are the cheapest option, are at least as expensive as the iPhone 17 Pro:
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: $1,100
Motorola Razr Ultra: $1,300
But the iPhone Fold is going to be a book-style device, which are substantially more expensive:
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold: $1,500
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: $2,000
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