Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Foldable iPhone Expected to Launch Next Year, Costing Around $2,000
- Thread starter MacRumors
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
Actually only 3 companies make Android foldable - Samsung, Google and OnePlus. All of their products are having a tough time in the market due to their price points.
I don’t know about that I imagine the Vision Pro was short line. But nothing could be shorter than the line of people buying the new Magic Mouse 🐭 🪄 that still charges from the bottom. (I’ll never stop complaining or being in shock that they actually did this)
Wow. That's like saying I won't buy another Porsche 911 because they now make an SUV.
I doubt that those companies expect their folding phones to be big sellers. It's another option in their lineup.
There is one more thing … to worry about. All the concept renders of the mythical iFold may look nice cause they only show the screen side. Imagine the device when folded, considered how the current iPhones look. That thing must be as thick as three phones almost, because most people forget about the camera abomination we have now and will be glued on the back of this sandwich too. 😉
What? In addition to the three companies you've mentioned: Vivo, Xiaomi, Honor, Oppo, Motorola (flip style) and Huawei all make foldable phones.
I love the who would use it crowd. Just because they don’t want it, doesn’t mean others aren’t looking forward to it.
It’s not really. But a mechanical hinge is dead simple and cheap to make while a good foldable display screen that doesn’t show a crease is challenging.
Tablet sales have slowed, so maybe that segment of the market have a tablet that will last many years without the need to replace it because of how refined & efficient they are…. When at home.
But when out & about, they may also want that tablet-like experience when browsing, emailing, consuming, if only for a short stint on the train, during their lunch break or on the treadmill.
Also, the aging population with deteriorating eyesight may appreciate reading on the unfolded screen occasionally.
There are other reasons, but I’m surprised you haven’t been informed of the obvious & still need to ask.
People who like thin devices will tell you that the iPhone Air is their flagship. People who like big phones will tell you that the Pro Max is their flagship.
Well, as a shareholder, I hope they sell a few million of them. As a user, I won't be one of the customers for this one.
No, Huawai, Vivo, Oppo, Xiaomi....also make foldable phones
So, like I was saying, several
Don’t be ridiculous. The Pro is the flagship product. Gets the latest chips, latest display tech, faster USB speeds, higher storage.
They do.
"Ultra thin glass" that is common on foldables is still glass but it's much softer than the glass used on typical smartphone screens.
Also, samsung foldables ship with plastic screen protectors on by default; which scratch even easier. Whether apple phone's will ship with that plastic 🤷♂️
Why do people keep thinking iphones are so much more expensive than anything else. They're not. In Canada, the prices are:
- S25 Ultra 512GB at $2099
- IP16 Pro Max 512 GB at $2049
So when it comes to foldables, I don't think the Apple foldable will be more expensive than the Galaxy Fold 6 512GB, which is $2725 CAD.
- S25 Ultra 512GB at $2099
- IP16 Pro Max 512 GB at $2049
So when it comes to foldables, I don't think the Apple foldable will be more expensive than the Galaxy Fold 6 512GB, which is $2725 CAD.
Making such devices is not the same as buying such devices. So you can make everything, but if there is no significant market, you will loose money. In my oponion the market and usecase for suche devices is very limited. This is the case, why i posted this question.
I already have an ipad and an iphone, so yes, for me this is the best solution. And if i want a big screen, i can buy a max device. It is also cheaper to buy an iphone and an ipad mini, than a rumored 2000$ foldable iFold or so.