During 2026, we will see a new iPhone model, the folding version which we have been talking about for a long time. However, everything we have discussed so far put this model as the most expensive ever presented by Apple.
This is something that possibly continues to happen, although the latest rumors suggest that it may not be as much as we have been saying over the past few months, so, although it will be inaccessible to many, it will no longer be as exaggerated as was believed.
Price of the next foldable iPhone
According to new leaks, the first foldable iPhone could be cheaper than previously thought. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo commented that the hingeone of the most expensive parts of the foldable phone, will cost less than initially expected. It is estimated that It will be around 70 or 80 dollars per unit when large-scale production begins, instead of the more than $100 that was previously estimated. The difference has nothing to do with a drop in quality, but with a more efficient design and an improved assembly process. In addition, Apple would have taken advantage of its enormous manufacturing capacity to negotiate better prices with its suppliers. This can pose a great risk for the company, since estimating the number of sales of a product that has never been released is complicated.
The main person responsible for manufacturing these hinges will be Foxconn, which has partnered with the Taiwanese company Shin Zu Shing to handle about 65% of the orders. The rest will be handled by Amphenol, another key Apple supplier. In addition, Luxshare-ICT is expected to come into play as a new competitor by 2027, which could further reduce costs in the future, as long as the foldable iPhone is a success in 2026 and continues to be manufactured.
The hinge is the main component in a folding phone, since it determines both the durability and the feeling of quality when opening and closing the device, since an error here would condemn the product. Apple would be considering premium materials such as stainless steel, aluminum or even titaniumseeking a balance between resistance, lightness and elegance, something similar to what it already does with its more expensive models, such as the iPhone Pro or the iPhone Air, although this could increase costs even more.
Everything indicates that Apple would be thinking of launching its first foldable iPhone in September 2026along with the iPhone 18 line. It is not yet known if the cost reduction will be reflected in a lower price for customers or if the company will choose to maintain its profit margin, but the truth is that the project is advancing strongly and could mark the beginning of a new stage in the history of the iPhone.
This does not mean that, applying the discount or not, it is the most expensive iPhone ever presented. However, $40 is noticeable, a lot, especially when the price is already very high, so let's hope that it is reflected in the final cost, and let's not exceed $2,000 for a phone, no matter how “modern” it is, since this could lead many to not even consider getting one.
And you, do you think that this new model will be a success, or are you more classic and will you go for a version of the ones we already know for a lower price? The truth is that it will have to do with whether Apple surprises us, since it is not easy for the public to spend much more for an iPhone, but everything will depend on their characteristics. Leave us a comment with your opinion and prediction.
