Get ready to have your mind blown—or your wallet emptied. Apple’s first foldable iPhone might be just around the corner, and it’s rumored to be crease-free. But here’s the catch: it could cost a staggering $2,400. Yes, you read that right. While the idea of a foldable iPhone without the unsightly crease is exciting, the price tag is enough to make anyone pause. But is it worth it? Let’s dive in.
Imagine a foldable phone that unfolds seamlessly, without that annoying line down the middle. According to a report by Chinese publication UDN, Apple’s engineers have allegedly achieved a 'breakthrough' in creating a crease-free design for the iPhone Fold. The product has reportedly moved past the experimental stage and is now in pre-mass production mode, with a potential launch in September 2026. If true, this could be a game-changer in the foldable phone market, which has been steadily growing since the first foldable device launched in 2018. But here’s where it gets controversial: can Apple justify a $2,400 price tag for a phone, no matter how innovative?
And this is the part most people miss: the cost isn’t just about the crease-free screen. Fubon Research predicts the iPhone Fold could cost up to $2,399, making it the most expensive foldable phone on the market—far surpassing competitors like the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Motorola Razr Ultra, which range from $700 to $2,000. The high price is reportedly due to advanced components like a high-strength liquid metal hinge, an OLED panel developed by Samsung Display, and lightweight internals. Plus, rising RAM prices and increased demand for chips could push material costs up by 5-7% in 2026.
But is a crease-free design worth nearly $2,500? Jessica Naziri, a tech content creator at TechSesh.co, believes so. She calls 2026 'the year of foldables,' arguing that Apple’s entry into the market will set a new standard. 'If Apple is doing it, you know it will be good,' she told CNET. 'People will find a way to save up and pay up.' But not everyone agrees. Some argue that even Apple’s reputation for quality might not justify such a steep price, especially when other foldables already offer impressive features at lower costs.
Here’s the burning question: Would you pay $2,400 for a crease-free foldable iPhone? Or do you think Apple is overreaching? Let us know in the comments below. One thing’s for sure—if the iPhone Fold delivers on its promises, it could redefine what we expect from foldable phones. But at what cost? Only time will tell.
