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the first Foldable iPhone It could be less than a year away, and it’s said you won’t see any creasing at all. However, you can see a good impact on your wallet.
according to Report from Chinese publication UDNengineers have made “breakthroughs” in creating a “wrinkle-free design” for the iPhone Fold, and the product cycle has now moved beyond the pilot phase to mass pre-production mode. The Fold could reportedly launch in September 2026.
Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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But you will pay a heavy price iPhoneWrinkle-free screen. Another report by Fubon Research says The iPhone Fold could cost up to $2,399, making it the most expensive foldable phone on the market — higher than the price of the iPhone Fold. Google Pixel 10 Pro Foldthe Samsung Galaxy Flip 7, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Motorola Razr Ultra and Motorola RazrWhich ranges from 700 to 2000 dollars.
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The reported price of $2,400 may be a big package, but it may also be the Fold’s build quality that could be a game-changer. The market has grown steadily since the first Foldable phone He was It was launched in 2018but no one has yet been able to make one that doesn’t appear to wrinkle after several folds. the The OnePlus Open has the least visible crease Of all the foldable devices– There’s even a sub-site Extolling the virtues of being close to frizz and less. But a wrinkle is still a wrinkle.
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Jessica Naziria content creator focused on technology for women in TechSesh.co“2026 is the year of foldable devices,” he says.
“We beg our phones to act like laptops, and this brings us that much closer to that reality,” Neziri told CNET. “If Apple does it, you know it’s going to be good. Between the iPhone Air and the upcoming foldable device, it’s good to see Apple finally trying new form factors.”
Despite the high price, Nadhiri says consumers will continue to raise their prices.
“Clearly, this feat of engineering is expected to come with a hefty price tag, and people will find a way to save up and pay,” she said.
Less wrinkles come at a cost
Teams from Apple, NewRixing and Amphenol are collaborating on key component bearings to avoid wrinkles on the iPhone Fold, the UDN report said. These teams used high-strength liquid metal hinge component technology to improve folding durability, according to the report.
The internal display was developed by Samsung Display, while the panel structure, material processing and lamination were designed by Apple, the report said. UDN also said that Taiwan-based Hon Hai Technology Group has set up a production line, where dozens of iPhone Folds will initially be manufactured for testing before mass production begins.
However, advanced components and design work resulted in a high cost to the consumer. Fubon Research Analyst Arthur Liao said the OLED panel, hinges and lightweight internals will help push up the price of the iPhone Fold. He also said that RAM prices rose 75% last year, and the overall material cost could rise between 5% and 7% in 2026 due to increased demand for chips, memory and storage.