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iPhone Ultra's Price Range Revealed
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"If the foldable iPhone does start at $1,999, the device might cost as much as $2,799 with 2TB of storage"
This is going to be another Vision Pro: They'll sell a (small) bunch to the 'gotta have it' crowd, and then....crickets.
This is going to be another Vision Pro: They'll sell a (small) bunch to the 'gotta have it' crowd, and then....crickets.
Fortimir
macrumors 6502a
See the Vision Pro's $3499 launch price. That's the definition of a thing no one knew if they actually needed, and the price was so outside the realm of reality for the vast majority of users.
klasma
macrumors G4
I’m counting over 20 in last September’s US preorder thread alone. 😉
Spinarelo
macrumors 6502
Is the “revealed range” in the room with us right now?
jamescamali
macrumors newbie
jsavvy
macrumors 6502
Exactly - not sure who approves the titles at macrumors these days but they are not accurate.
WarmWinterHat
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I don't use my phone enough to justify >$1200.
Sorry Apple. It's just not that interesting or exciting.
Sorry Apple. It's just not that interesting or exciting.
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Heres the thing, though: I want my iPhone to fold in half, not to unfold into an iPad.
macdisciple
macrumors 6502
I want smaller too. I luv my 13 mini. But the dimensions of this device are interesting enough yo perk my interest but on my retirement income - yeah its not something Im buying.
thadoggfather
macrumors P6
Seems intriguing but any one else massively on the fence about this one?
First gen, perhaps a concession of a folded view being a weird size/shape, the fold out being less immersive than an iPad mini (though pocketable), exorbitant rumored price, battery life concerns, concerns of the apps not being fully supported with these new sizes all that well out the gate, the crease, etc.?
Fun stuff either way even if I don't buy it.
Would Apple take the humble road if it's another flop after a mild Air reception? How will 20th anniversary bode?
First gen, perhaps a concession of a folded view being a weird size/shape, the fold out being less immersive than an iPad mini (though pocketable), exorbitant rumored price, battery life concerns, concerns of the apps not being fully supported with these new sizes all that well out the gate, the crease, etc.?
Fun stuff either way even if I don't buy it.
Would Apple take the humble road if it's another flop after a mild Air reception? How will 20th anniversary bode?
Zeus2018
macrumors member
I’d preferred just to get a lighter phone so I’m not carrying around a brick in my pocket
turbineseaplane
macrumors Penryn
Price is nearly impossible to get reliable info on in advance, as that has nowhere to actually leak from.
That's held close to the vest until release.
That's held close to the vest until release.
I wanted the size of an iPhone mini when folded. The passport shape makes me wonder how easy it will be to use one handed when folded. It may be too wide to easily type with 1 hand and be able to reach the opposite corner.
I'm sure they've made them all different shapes and if they picked this one, then there must be a good reason. Sometimes you just have to try it to get it.
I've also wanted one since the first fold phones came out. I'll buy one no matter what shape or cost.
That price point is highly unlikely. Samsung's flagship folding phone -- the Galaxy Z Fold7 -- starts at $2000. There's an extremely slim chance Apple will price a device lower than that.
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Folks, don't fall for the tutti-frutti, phone-baloney, plastic banana, good time, rock-n-roll "leaks." This is Apple PR, "leaking" a price, to set the expectation only to be undercut by the actual price to truly delight customers. This is a classic trick.
A $2,000 smartphone has no real market, and they know it. For that, you already have an iPhone and an iPad.
The only thing that would make sense about spending $2K on a smartphone is if you could use it as a full computer by connecting it to a display.
sooner or later, we’ll get to that all-in-one device.
The only thing that would make sense about spending $2K on a smartphone is if you could use it as a full computer by connecting it to a display.
sooner or later, we’ll get to that all-in-one device.
Apple has usually enabled some overlap between the highest configured option and the base next tier up. It's smart because it psychologically pushes people to the next tier. I'm going to guess $1699 with a maximum price of $2199 for 2TB. No way this thing will cost more than a 13" iPad Pro 2TB with Nano-texture display at the top end.
I think you are getting that though.
At first, I was turned off by the form factor, especially the latest video leaks, but I think I've been looking at it wrong. I think the use cases will end up being that you should hold it vertically when unfolded where it will be just a little bit larger than a Pro Max, and if you're watching video, turn it into the flatter horizontal mode where video will basically fill up the entire screen.
I think you'll still be able to do things like run two apps side by side if you hold it horizontally, but I have a feeling Apple is going to put an emphasis on using it vertically and having a larger screen than a PM for normal usage, while folding down to something smaller you can slip in your pocket.
I am not interested in a phone with any kind of crease. Will continue to purchase the Pro Max line every year.