The cost of the first folding iPhone is disclosed

The authoritative insider Min-Chi revealed the characteristics and the cost of the first folding smartphone Apple. The specialist told about this in his blog.

According to the analyst, Apple will approve the specifications of the smartphone in the second quarter of 2025. The official announcement of the device is scheduled in the third quarter – probably, along with the presentation of the iPhone 17. Mass production will begin no earlier than the end of 2026. Already in the second half of the 2027th IT giant, the production of a second-generation folding iPhone will begin.

Min-chi K to believe that the folding device of Apple will be much more expensive than the flagship brand smartphones. According to disclosed data, the device will be estimated at 2000-2500 dollars, or about 180-230 thousand rubles. K to noticed that if the quality of the device is consistent with expectations, then the folding smartphone will be very popular on the market.

He also said that the folding device will receive the design of the book. The internal display will have a size of 7.8 inches, the outer – 5.5 inch. The thickness of the case in a folded and unfolded state will be 9.5 and 4.8 millimeters, respectively. The device will not receive the Face ID biometric sensor – the gadget will be equipped with a switch button with the Touch ID fingerprint scanner.

At the end of February, Bloomberg observer Mark Gurman said that Apple will release its first folding smartphone in 2026. In 2025, the company should complete the development of the device.