Apple plans to launch its foldable iPhone next year, and the latest reports indicate that it will rest more on the pricier end compared to the competition. While the foldable iPhone will be an innovation for the company, its true success would be tied to the software experience that can handle and make use of the bigger display. A new report claims that Apple’s foldable iPhone will launch “as early as 2026” with a hefty price tag of around $2,000.
Apple’s foldable iPhone could cost as much as $2,000 based on recent reports, but there are a plethora of factors that will decide its success
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman commented in his latest Power On newsletter, which discussed Apple’s plans to launch its first foldable iPhone. It was reported earlier that the company would step into the foldable market as soon as next year, and his latest comments only provide more clarity on Apple’s plans. While it is not certain at this stage, all the recent rumors and reports indicate that the company will launch its first foldable iPhone next year with a price tag significantly higher than the current models.
Another prominent analyst, Jeff Pu, claims that Apple’s foldable has recently entered the New Product Introduction (NPI) stage at Foxconn, and mass production of the device will begin in the second half of 2026. This means that we could either see the device launch by the end of 2026 or in the first half of 2027 – unless Apple decides to wait a bit longer.
As for pricing, according to Gurman, Apple’s first foldable iPhone is expected to feature a price tag of around $2,000. It was previously reported by Barclays Bank investor research notes that the device could cost as much as $2,300 in the United States, which is significantly higher than Samsung’s foldable devices. It remains to be seen if the device will justify the price tag based on its features, but so far, we have not heard news of a budget foldable from Apple. Moreover, if the reports are true, Apple could be working on making the most expensive iPhone to date.
Past reports and rumors have also suggested that Apple’s foldable iPhone would be similar to the Galaxy Z Fold lineup instead of the Flip series, with an internal display of 7.8 inches. As we mentioned earlier, the foldable iPhone’s success could depend on Apple’s software execution and how it functions with a larger, foldable screen, considering it will run iOS instead of iPadOS. Apple needs to offer an iOS-iPadOS hybrid experience, particularly in terms of multitasking capabilities. We will keep you posted with the latest details, so be sure to stick around.
