Apple’s ambitious foldable iPhone could finally debut in 2026, despite challenges. The main goal here is to achieve a crease-free display that no other foldable on the market could pull off, even after multiple generations. Recent reports note that there will be a limited supply in 2026 when it launches. All these are behind-the-scenes hurdles, but for customers, the latest report notes that the iPhone Fold’s price could be lower than previously expected .
iPhone Fold may have a lower targeted price than previously expected
A new rumor posted on yeux1122’s blog notes that new information has emerged regarding the initial supply of the iPhone Fold. This mentions the initial scarce supply of the foldable, though there’s no mention of the number of units. However, the foldable is still on track to debut in 2026. But the good news is that the targeted price has been lowered.
Previously, the iPhone Fold was reported to have a price of $2,399. Now, as per the new rumor, the targeted price is under $2,000, making it quite competitive. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 debuted at $1,999.99 for the base version. Having said that, it’s hard to conclude whether Apple will lose money on each iPhone Fold unit.
Limited supply post launch
Coming back to the limited supply, Apple may be testing the device extensively. This means that the elaborate supply chain has likely not begun supplying or procuring the parts to initiate the assembly process. As said, the main challenge is to achieve a display that’s crease-free. This will make it stand out among other foldables.
Besides that, considering the complex design, Apple may eliminate Face ID in favor of a side-mounted Touch ID sensor to make the device thinner. All this means that the company will be quite busy in perfecting the iPhone Fold in various aspects. These reasons could be why the iPhone Fold may see limited supply initially. Regardless of the delays, if the iPhone Fold comes at a competitive price, it could be worth waiting for.
