Apple’s Foldable Iphone Could Cost A Shocking $2,400 — Here’s Why

Listen, if you thought that Apple might price its foldable iPhone reasonably, dream on. If you were hoping that it would cost around the price of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, that’s wishful thinking as well. This is because according to analyst Arthur Liao at Fubon Research, the foldable iPhone could cost as much as $2,400 .

How much will the foldable iPhone cost?

These figures are actually in line with what we’ve been hearing so far. According to other analysts such as Ming-Chi Kuo and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, they have priced the foldable iPhone anywhere between $2,000 and $2,500 . So, Liao’s estimate of the foldable iPhone cost at $2,400 isn’t too unexpected, although it is on the slightly higher side.

That being said, we shouldn’t be too surprised. Apple products typically command a premium. It is one of the reasons why the iPhone Air flopped as hard as it did. While it is a marvelous feat of engineering, its poor battery life and questionable price tag make it a very bad combo. Hopefully, this is something that Apple will be able to avoid with its first foldable. Otherwise, it could end up being a very costly misstep.

But why is it so expensive?

For starters, foldables are expensive because of the display technology used. Unlike traditional displays, foldable displays are still somewhat niche. This makes them more pricey. Plus, you’re essentially combining two phones into one alongside multiple cameras. All of this adds to the overall costs.

However, Apple has also opted to use premium components. This includes the display panel and hinge, which will apparently result in a foldable phone with zero crease . We’ve already seen some phones achieve a nearly-invisible crease, like the OPPO Find N5. If Apple can eliminate it entirely, that would be amazing.

In any case, at $2,400, the foldable iPhone isn’t going to be for everyone. However, iPhone fans who have long envied Android foldables will soon have their own take. Apple is expected to announce its foldable in 2026 , so we’ll have to wait until then for more details.