Anyone here deliberately going to buy a Folding iPhone please share with us Why ? And $1,000 Extra on top of regular iPhone Pro Max prices allegedly.
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iPhone 17 Pro Max You guys aren’t seriously considering buying a “Folding” iPhone Are you ?
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If I can have an iPad mini in my hand and a 13 mini in my pocket, count me in.
That is if they don't eff. up the landscape keyboard.
That is if they don't eff. up the landscape keyboard.
eyoungren
macrumors Nehalem
Not me. The iPhone and iPad are already jacks of all trades. Crossing them together compromises even that.
But I also don't have a lifestyle/job/ethos where dependency on a Swiss Army Knife is essential or desired.
But I also don't have a lifestyle/job/ethos where dependency on a Swiss Army Knife is essential or desired.
HouseLannister
macrumors 68040
No reason to trade in a 17PM for an 18PM with such minor upgrades year over year, so keeping the 17PM and getting a folding iPhone for sure. Still unsure if I am replacing my Pixel 10P with an 11PXL though. And getting a Unihertz Titan 2 Elite Pro to finish up the year. Because he who dies with the most toys wins.
Ludatyk
macrumors 604
Not necessarily buying for me. But getting one for my lady... as @Flowstates mentioned having a iPad Mini in your pocket is the selling point. Coming from the Galaxy Fold... been on the foldable train since the 2nd generation, don't see myself ever buying a slab phone anymore.
goobot
macrumors 604
I’m interested but the amount of trade offs like no telephoto and Apple being known for gimping first gen products means I prob won’t buy it for a few years
blairh
macrumors 604
I've been waiting since the first-gen Galaxy Fold for this device. Numerous obvious reasons why I want this and many others too.
You know they are just Glueing together two iPhone Airs, Same camera trade offs, dual thin batteries.
Not me. I used a Motorola folder (Razr 2023) for 2-1/2 years, and if I want to go back to that form factor it would be a Moto. Bulletproof and inexpensive.
thejadedmonkey
macrumors G3
I'm bi (fold) curious. My two small-screen devices are the iPad Mini and iPhone Mini. If I can replace both with one, I will. But I'm not going to pre-order, I'll try the fold in the store and see how it works for single hand use. Despite popular belief, my hands haven't grown much since 2007 and the Mini is already larger than the original Samsung Phablet.
This will be the first year I won't be up at 8AM trying to get online to buy a new iPhone in September. The Air 2 won't be coming out in September (if ever) and I have absolutely no interest in a folding phone. Out of curiosity only, I'll go check it out in the Apple Store at some point.
Genelec8341
macrumors regular
I'm firmly in the *No Not Remotely Interested* column.
conmee
macrumors 6502a
That would at least get you two Face IDs while the folding phone won't have any (according to latest rumors).
I'm considering it. I often receive documents such as PDFs that I have to read while out and about. On my current phone, that means moving the document all over the place while I read. A larger screen potentially solves that problem. Also, I potentially could do light photo editing on a foldable phone. Right now, I would do that only on an iPad or a Mac. And I can think of situations in which it would be useful to have two phone-sized apps open next to each other, assuming that's possible on this device.
So yes, it seems like it would make my life easier. The (giant) downside for me is that I've fallen in love with my iPhone Air. While I originally thought my Air would be a one-year bridge phone until the foldable phone was available, I really don't want to get anything thicker at this point. So that will be my personal decision point.
So yes, it seems like it would make my life easier. The (giant) downside for me is that I've fallen in love with my iPhone Air. While I originally thought my Air would be a one-year bridge phone until the foldable phone was available, I really don't want to get anything thicker at this point. So that will be my personal decision point.
Sorry but I do not know what it is that I might or might not buy of some unseen product. Except probably no if cameras are less than maximum. Ask after the folds are in stores.
As to the extra $1k, that is about personal finances and perceived personal value. Obviously YMMV, but for some folks [me] having an iPhone plus an iPad Mini that fits in your pocket all as one device would be quite useful. Also note that pricewise it is two devices that would be being provided.
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joshwithachance
macrumors 68030
Why wouldn't somebody in the market for a new iPhone at least consider it?
So instead of getting ~50% off the 18PM you're just going to buy a whole new device that costs twice as much without trading anything in? Oh Apple LOVES you.
lostPod
macrumors 6502
I'll believe it when I see it ... just like GTA 6.
I would never buy one for several reasons, I think they are laughable.
eyoungren
macrumors Nehalem
FOMO always seems to assume that everything you are missing out on is good.
I don't tend to have FOMO because I've missed out on a lot of bad, simply because I wasn't there for it.
Janichsan
macrumors 68040
I would consider buying a folding iPhone because it's more compact than the unfortunately common phablets when folded - if it weren't for that ridiculous price.
S.B.G
Moderator emeritus
Not me. I have no desire for one for various reasons, potential pricing being one of the top reasons.
But if there is a market for it and people want to have one, then I don't see any reason to get down on them for that. To each their own.
But if there is a market for it and people want to have one, then I don't see any reason to get down on them for that. To each their own.
BigMcGuire
macrumors G4
KUKitch
macrumors 6502
Dirk Pieters
macrumors 6502a
There's so many unknowns right now. One specific thing I'm missing in the mockups that are appearing ... will it have a front screen like the Galaxy Fold when the phone is closed? Or does the phone have to be opened to use?
Thickness is an issue. Portability is. Unlocking is. If it's with fingerprint instead of Face ID then I'm out. I hate the fingerprint setup on my iPad mini. Never realised the mini didn't have Face ID, so that's on me. OS is an unknown. Will it run iPadOS when opened? Or iOS?
I'm tempted to upgrade my iPhone 14 Pro and to be rid of devices with a Lightning port. If this folding iPhone misses important features (or is just too damn expensive) then I'd more more interested in an iPhone Air 2.
Excited to see it, regardless.
Thickness is an issue. Portability is. Unlocking is. If it's with fingerprint instead of Face ID then I'm out. I hate the fingerprint setup on my iPad mini. Never realised the mini didn't have Face ID, so that's on me. OS is an unknown. Will it run iPadOS when opened? Or iOS?
I'm tempted to upgrade my iPhone 14 Pro and to be rid of devices with a Lightning port. If this folding iPhone misses important features (or is just too damn expensive) then I'd more more interested in an iPhone Air 2.
Excited to see it, regardless.