iPhone Fold Could Cost Up to $2,900: Here Is the Full Leaked Pricing Breakdown

Apple’s first foldable iPhone is going to be expensive. New information from Weibo leaker Instant Digital gives the most detailed look yet at what buyers can expect to pay.

The iPhone Fold will reportedly come in three storage configurations: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. The starting price for the base model is around $2,320. The 512GB version is estimated at roughly $2,610. And the 1TB model could reach approximately $2,900.

That makes it the most expensive iPhone Apple has ever sold.

Why Is It So Expensive?

Foldable displays are costly to manufacture. The material needed to achieve a near-invisible crease — something Apple reportedly pursued “regardless of cost” — adds significant production expense.

The device also uses a 3D-printed hinge, a premium A20 Pro chip, and a dual-screen setup that combines a 7.8-inch inner display with a 5.5-inch outer screen. None of that comes cheap.

On top of that, Apple is positioning the iPhone Fold as an ultra-premium product. Think of it like the Apple Watch Ultra or a maxed-out Mac Studio. It is not for everyone — and Apple is pricing it accordingly.

How Does This Compare to Other Foldables?

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 is expected to launch around the same timeframe and is likely to be priced similarly. Google’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold currently starts around $1,799, making Apple’s rumored starting price noticeably higher.

Apple entering this category with a premium price should not be surprising. The company rarely competes on cost.

Should You Wait or Buy Now?

If you are an iPhone user considering a foldable, the answer is almost certainly to wait. The iPhone Fold is Apple’s first attempt at this form factor, and it will likely be limited in supply at launch.

Waiting also makes sense given the timing. The device is expected to be announced in September but will likely not ship until December 2026. You can read more about the launch timeline in our coverage of the iPhone Fold entering trial production at Foxconn.

It is also worth noting that Apple has a pattern of delaying major hardware tied to new software features. We saw the same thing with the Apple TV refresh being pushed to September and the HomePod mini going over 2,000 days without a hardware update. The iPhone Fold, while delayed only slightly, is very much part of that story.