Apple’s Foldable iPhone Projected to Launch with Premium Price Tag, Around $2,400
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Apple’s highly anticipated foldable iPhone could carry a price tag of approximately $2,400, according to a recent note from Fubon Securities, a Taiwanese brokerage. The projection, reported by Investing.com and summarized by MacRumors, positions the device substantially above current iPhone models and underscores Apple’s strategy of targeting the high-end smartphone market.
The potential cost reflects advanced engineering and component sourcing for the device, currently dubbed “iPhone Fold.” Development hinges on a collaborative effort between Apple,Shin Zu Shing,and American Amphenol,utilizing a “liquid metal” in the hinge mechanism designed for durability and to prevent a prominent crease-a common issue in existing foldable phones. The device is currently slated for a 2026 release, with significant camera upgrades planned for the iPhone 18 series alongside it.
Fubon’s analysis also suggests the iPhone 18 Pro models will feature a variable aperture in the main camera, perhaps supplied exclusively by Largan due to the technology’s complexity.While the foldable iPhone isn’t expected to immediately adopt this feature, rumors indicate it will include a dual rear camera system (wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle) paired with dual front cameras.
The projected foldable iPhone will utilize a Samsung-produced panel and a uniquely designed hinge. Neither Apple nor Foxconn have officially commented on the reports regarding price, specifications, or launch timelines. Information remains based on leaks from Apple’s Asian supply chain and analyst reports.
