Apple's Foldable iPhone May Cost More Than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Apple's foldable iPhone is said to launch in late 2026 or early 2027.

Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 18 March 2025 16:48 IST

Apple's Foldable iPhone May Cost More Than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold starts at $1799 (roughly Rs. 1,55,000)

Highlights

Rumours about Apple developing a foldable device have been circulating
Apple's foldable iPhone could debut as a high-end model
Apple's book-style foldable iPhone is said to measure 9.2mm in thickness

Apple is said to be working on its first foldable device. We have yet to see any official word from Apple regarding a foldable iPhone, but ahead of it, a new report gives us an idea about its pricing. The foldable iPhone model is said to cost around twice as much as the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Apple is likely to sell a limited quantity of its foldable smartphone, which is believed to launch at the end of next year with a book-style foldable design.

Apple's First Foldable iPhone Price Range, Launch Timeline

As reported by MacRumors, Barclays analyst Tim Long mentioned in an investor note that Apple's first foldable iPhone might have a starting price in the $2,300 (roughly Rs. 1,99,000) range in the US. If this rumour turns out to be true, the handset would cost nearly twice as much as Apple's most expensive iPhone. The iPhone 16 Pro Max starts at $1,199 (roughly Rs. 1,00,700) for the base 256GB storage variant and goes up to $1,599 (roughly Rs. 1,39,200) for the 1TB storage variant.

For comparison, Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6 has an initial price tag of $1,899 (roughly Rs. 1,64,300), while the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold starts at $1799 (roughly Rs. 1,55,000).

iPhone 17 Series Leaked Dummy Units Showcase Design

Long reportedly made this pricing prediction after a trip to Asia where his team spoke to hardware manufacturers. He reportedly said that there is increasing discussion within the supply chain about a foldable iPhone launching in late 2026 to early 2027. Long expects Apple to sell a limited quantity of its foldable due to the higher starting price tag.

Previous reports have hinted that the foldable iPhone will be priced between $2,000 (roughly Rs. 1,74,100) and $2,500 (roughly Rs. 2,17,700). It is rumoured to feature a 7.8-inch inner display and a 5.5-inch cover display. The foldable is said to feature a nearly creaseless display. It might lack the Face ID feature and include a side-mounted Touch ID sensor.

Apple May Replace iPhone 17 Pro Max With a New 'Ultra' Model

Apple's book-style foldable iPhone is said to measure 9.2mm in thickness when folded and 4.6mm when unfolded. It is tipped to feature an aluminium alloy middle frame. The foldable is likely to feature a dual rear camera setup and a battery with about 5,000mAh capacity.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Slim and premium IPX8-rated design
Bloatware-free software
7 years of software and security updates
Tons of AI features to fiddle with
Secure face unlock

Bad
A bit heavy even for a foldable
UI stutters randomly
Average cameras
Only 256GB storage variant

Read detailed Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review

Display (Primary) 8.00-inch

Processor Google Tensor G4

Front Camera 10-megapixel + 10-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 10.5-megapixel + 10.8-megapixel

RAM 16GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 4650mAh

OS Android 14

Resolution 2152x2076 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Overall refinements
Offers a bunch of useful AI features
Excellent displays (main and cover)
IP48 protection
7 years of Android software updates

Bad
Very expensive
Cameras could have been better
Still stuck at 25W charging

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 review

Display (Primary) 7.60-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Front Camera 10-megapixel + 4-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

Battery Capacity 4400mAh

OS Android 14

Resolution 1856x2160 pixels

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iPhone 16 Pro Max

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Massive screen size
Brilliant display
Performance beast
Camera Control is a boon
Fantastic battery life

Bad
Big phone for one-hand use
Expensive
No Apple Intelligence at launch
Slow-wired charging support

Read detailed Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max review

Display 6.90-inch

Processor Apple A18 Pro

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 48-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

OS iOS 18

Resolution 1320x2868 pixels

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