Apple’s First Foldable iPhone Price Range, Launch Timeline
As reported by MacRumors, Barclays analyst Tim Long talked about in an investor be aware that Apple’s first foldable iPhone may need a beginning worth within the $2,300 (roughly Rs. 1,99,000) vary within the US. If this hearsay seems to be true, the handset would price almost twice as a lot as Apple’s most costly iPhone. The iPhone 16 Pro Max begins at $1,199 (roughly Rs. 1,00,700) for the bottom 256GB storage variant and goes as much as $1,599 (roughly Rs. 1,39,200) for the 1TB storage variant.
For comparability, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 has an preliminary price ticket of $1,899 (roughly Rs. 1,64,300), whereas the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold begins at $1799 (roughly Rs. 1,55,000).
Long reportedly made this pricing prediction after a visit to Asia the place his crew spoke to {hardware} producers. He reportedly stated that there’s rising dialogue inside the provide chain a couple of foldable iPhone launching in late 2026 to early 2027. Long expects Apple to promote a restricted amount of its foldable as a result of larger beginning price ticket.
Previous reviews have hinted that the foldable iPhone will probably be priced between $2,000 (roughly Rs. 1,74,100) and $2,500 (roughly Rs. 2,17,700). It is rumoured to function a 7.8-inch interior show and a 5.5-inch cowl show. The foldable is alleged to function a virtually creaseless show. It would possibly lack the Face ID function and embody a side-mounted Touch ID sensor.
Apple’s book-style foldable iPhone is alleged to measure 9.2mm in thickness when folded and 4.6mm when unfolded. It is tipped to function an aluminium alloy center body. The foldable is more likely to function a twin rear digital camera setup and a battery with about 5,000mAh capability.
