iPhone Fold Said to Come in These Three Storage Options

[rp100]

I’m still rooting for an iPad price reveal. “Leaked” price estimates keep going higher and I think this is an intentional move to make the final (lower) price seem much more reasonable. $2300 is a non-starter, even after all the inflation we’ve recently seen.

$2000 USD for the entry level model is probably as much as the market is willing to bear. If Apple can get that to $1900 or even $1800, they will make a statement to the industry on what is possible in that form factor at that price. Look at what they just did with the Macbook Neo.

 

[mikebenton]

This would sell about as well as the Vision Pro at that price.

 

[Tim Jobs the 2nd]

This would sell about as well as the Vision Pro at that price.

Not really because Vision Pro is hampered by a lack of use-cases for it. The apps are few and far between. This is an iPhone capable of doing everything an iPhone can do but in another format.

Also there will be carrier deals for this unlike the VP.

 

[dmr727]

The prices are high. But not astronomical.

I like iPad minis. I’ve got a four year-old iPhone and a mini 6.

I’d like to upgrade both. 🤔 This is probably too high, but it’s not a no yet. It’s a wait and see.

I'm in the same boat. I love the idea of consolidating my Mini and iPhone, but with the Mini being $399 and an iPhone about a grand, the rumored price is a bridge too far at the moment. Especially if the Mini gets OLED in the next year or so. But we'll see what Apple does down the road - maybe as these things get popular we'll see some sub $2000 models.

 

[surferfb]

I will eat my hat if those are the US prices. I don’t think pricing has leaked because I don’t think it’s been finalized yet.

I suspect this is nothing more than the “given what we think components cost and add what we think Apple’s margin will be, then add the 13% VAT” price.

I’ll be shocked if it starts above $1999. (Though I suspect that one will have piddling storage so most everyone posting on MacRumors who go for it will opt for a more expensive one).

 

[Tim Jobs the 2nd]

Sell me just half of the phone and I’ll be happy.

iPhone Air

The thinnest iPhone ever. With the power of the A19 Pro chip inside. The new Center Stage front camera. And Ceramic Shield front and back.

www.apple.com

Here you go

 

[Tim Jobs the 2nd]

I agree with it likely starting at $1999 for the base model.

 

[1037]

Put that thing on the shelf next to the Vision pro.
Doi we really need $3000 phones?

 

[Apple_Robert]

Chinese list prices include 13% VAT. This is required by law.

Actual USD prices would likely be:

$1,999
$2,299
$2,499

That is pretty expensive to scroll and post on MR with a bigger screen. lol

 

[The Game 161]

A phone that is >$2000 = LOL

I'm not poor, but I'm also not an idiot. I'm sure plenty of people will buy it, but Apple has lost me on this one.

Doesn’t make people who buy the phone an idiot either. We all buy things that suit our needs. Some can justify them some can’t

 

[Tim Jobs the 2nd]

That is pretty expensive to scroll and post on MR with a bigger screen. lol

Yeah but I'll still probably get one. Just like I have a MacBook Pro M4 Pro to post on MacRumors and watch YouTube.

 

[Spock]

Apple didn't launch a $599 laptop and a $2,300 phone independently. They extended every ladder in both directions simultaneously. Neo anchors the bottom of the Mac lineup. MacBook Ultra anchors the top. iPhone Fold anchors the top of the iPhone lineup. iPhone 17e anchors the bottom.

This is what a complete product architecture looks like. Every rung deliberate. Every gap intentional. Every price point defended by what sits above and below it.

The most revealing thing about the iPhone Fold's price isn't that it's expensive. It's that it makes everything below it feel more accessible by comparison. That's not an accident either.

Apple isn't launching products. They're calibrating desire across an entire ecosystem simultaneously. The $499 student with a Neo and the $2,300 Fold buyer are both exactly where Apple wants them.

And a huge, bloated lineup is what almost killed Apple back in the 90s.

 

[Tim Jobs the 2nd]

Doesn’t make people who buy the phone an idiot either. We all buy things that suit our needs. Some can justify them some can’t

Yep, but people love to judge others for tech purchases for some reason. While they flush thousands down on the drain on bars, concerts, sports, etc.

 

[JPack]

That is pretty expensive to scroll and post on MR with a bigger screen. lol

People here buying MacBook Pro 16 just to do that.

 

[Tim Jobs the 2nd]

People here buying MacBook Pro 16 just to do that.

I feel called out. Though mine is a 14"

 

[Apple_Robert]

Yeah but I'll still probably get one. Just like I have a MacBook Pro M4 Pro to post on MacRumors and watch YouTube.

It will need to rival sliced bread in order for me to put down my iPhone Air not to mention I have already spent a lot of money on Apple toys this year.

 

[The Game 161]

I don't get the use case of this phone.
Crazy expensive. Less features (cameras) than the Pro Max

If you want screen real estate, get an iPad mini. iPhone 16 Pro Max + entry iPad is cheaper than this

People who buy this likely aren’t replacing their iPad. They want a bigger screen everywhere they go. Having slightly worse cameras isn’t a deal breaker not when iPhone cameras aren’t exactly amazing as it stands

 

[Tim Jobs the 2nd]

It will need to rival sliced bread

Kinda resembles that in the leaked CAD images when open.

 

[Apple_Robert]

People here buying MacBook Pro 16 just to do that.

Good point. I have spent that much on iPad Pro but, at this point, can't see me doing that with this phone.

 

[Tim Jobs the 2nd]

not when iPhone cameras aren’t exactly amazing as it stands

For a phone, not amazing? Really?

 

[W2u7Yw4HaD]

Apple didn't launch a $599 laptop and a $2,300 phone independently. They extended every ladder in both directions simultaneously. Neo anchors the bottom of the Mac lineup. MacBook Ultra anchors the top. iPhone Fold anchors the top of the iPhone lineup. iPhone 17e anchors the bottom.

This is what a complete product architecture looks like. Every rung deliberate. Every gap intentional. Every price point defended by what sits above and below it.

The most revealing thing about the iPhone Fold's price isn't that it's expensive. It's that it makes everything below it feel more accessible by comparison. That's not an accident either.

Apple isn't launching products. They're calibrating desire across an entire ecosystem simultaneously. The $499 student with a Neo and the $2,300 Fold buyer are both exactly where Apple wants them.

Except the iPhone Air, where the price makes no sense.. But your entirely right.. I still believe trifold is direction to go here and not bi-fold.. seen a few videos of that and it makes more sense to have a complete iPad in your pocket then some weird square thing..

 

[The Game 161]

For a phone, not amazing? Really?

Correct, using my iPhone camera after using Vivo, Huawei or OPPO is well behind on every focal length

 

[The Game 161]

Yep, but people love to judge others for tech purchases for some reason. While they flush thousands down on the drain on bars, concerts, sports, etc.

Very true, phones last for a while once you spend hundreds in a bar it’s gone

 

[Spinarelo]

Wish this site had a remind me bot like reddit has. I think this prediction will age like milk

Or these price guesses could be totally off (which I suspect) and it’s all a moot point

 

[iMac The Knife]

I'm a foldable owner, and money is not a concern, but the iPhone foldable had better be unbelievable if it ends up starting at $2300 + tax. I picked up the OnePlus Open, the Honor Magic V3 Global, the Oppo Find N5, each for around $1600 out the door, and they all came with a case and 80-88w fast charger and cable in the box.