iPhone Fold Will Price Over $3,000!?

Quick summary: The iPhone Fold could be one of the most expensive phones ever. The latest rumors say it starts between $2,099 and $2,299 in the US, with a 2TB model at $3,099. There’s also a rumor that the next Pixel Fold will be crease-free.

Next Pixel Fold: crease-free?

I said months ago that I don’t think Google will release another folding phone, because I expect this year’s to sell poorly and past models haven’t sold well. If there is one, rumors say it will be creaseless, built with Samsung displays. I find that hard to believe. I think there will still be something visible, especially as the phone gets used, but a crease isn’t a big deal anyway.

iPhone Fold pricing

• Earlier rumors said $2,499 for 256GB.
• New reports say it will start at $2,099 to $2,299 in America, which is a lot more attractive.
• A 2TB version could reach $3,099, for a phone about the size of a Galaxy Z Fold 8.

The reason is memory costs, with reports of a 400% year-over-year spike in memory components pushing up prices for phones and computers.

My take

At $2,099 or $2,299, I think it sells really well, and at $2,400 or less it still will. At $3,000, I can’t see it selling well in this form factor. Samsung’s tri-fold was basically $3,000, but that’s a different device. Add California’s roughly 10% tax and fees, and you’re looking at $3,400 to $3,500 whether you finance it or buy it outright.