Launching next year, will it cost as much as two iPhone 16 Pro Max phones?

According to TechRadar , after years of leaks and speculation, the launch date of the highly anticipated foldable iPhone is finally being revealed. According to reliable sources from analysts, Apple is expected to unveil its first foldable phone in 2026, with a price tag nearly double that of the current iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Is a foldable iPhone poised to launch next year?

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The first foldable iPhone will be announced next year.

Accordingly, analyst Jeff Pu from GF Securities believes that 2026 will be a crucial milestone, marking Apple's entry into the foldable phone market. This assessment perfectly aligns with previous predictions from various sources, suggesting that a launch this year is highly unlikely.

Along with the launch date, the expected price of the foldable iPhone has also shocked many. Analyst Tim Long from Barclays predicts the starting price of the device will be from $2,300 (approximately 58 million VND) and up, depending on the memory version. This is almost double the starting price of $1,199 (approximately 30 million VND) of the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

If similar price increases were applied to other markets, users in the UK could spend around £2,300, while in Australia it would be A$4,120. Compared to its direct competitor, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 (starting at $1,899), the price of the foldable iPhone is considered significantly higher.

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However, for Apple, this exorbitant price is not entirely unexpected. Previous predictions also indicated that the foldable iPhone would cost over $2,000. At this price point, users expect Apple to deliver groundbreaking technologies, such as an invisible screen fold and self-healing capabilities.

It's important to emphasize that all of the above information is merely speculation from analysts. Official information about the foldable iPhone will only be announced by Apple in the near future.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/iphone-gap-ra-mat-nam-sau-gia-dat-bang-hai-chiec-iphone-16-pro-max-185250318215328361.htm