- Apple could achieve a lower iPhone Fold manufacturing cost, allowing for a price under $2,000.
- The iPhone Fold could cost about 4% less to manufacture than the China-exclusive Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition from last year.
- This is likely possible with Apple opting for smaller screens and emphasizing less on sleekness than Samsung.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is an exquisite foldable phone, but its $2,000 price likely makes it unreachable for many. While Apple is expected to enter the segment in late 2026, it could surprise us with relatively more appealing pricing.
Investment firm UBS recently shared an analysis of the iPhone Fold, including crucial information from the supply chain that could help determine the pricing of Apple’s first book-style foldable. In a note titled “Unfolding the implications of an iPhone Fold launch” (via Fortune), UBS analyst Jimmy Yoon predicts the potential bill of materials (BOM) for the book-style foldable version of the iPhone, which could impact its price.
