iPhone Fold Prices Nobody Saw Coming

Quick summary: Days before the iPhone Fold event, Yogesh Brar’s leaked prices are $2,299 (256GB), $2,499 (512GB) and $2,799 (1TB). A 2TB model at $3,099 has also been rumored. Plus, Galaxy S27 charging speeds look the same as last year.

Galaxy S27 charging

• S27 Ultra and S27 Pro: 60W wired.
• S27+: 45W.
• S27: 25W.

Some Chinese phones charge at 100W or more, but this is plenty fast for me. With the S27 Ultra’s battery reportedly growing from 5,000 to as much as 5,700mAh, a full charge will take a little longer.

iPhone Fold prices versus Galaxy Z Fold 8

The same-size Galaxy Z Fold 8 starts at $1,899 for 256GB. After California tax, a 1TB iPhone Fold would top $3,000. It’s also roughly $1,000 more than the base iPhone Pro and Pro Max.

Is it $400 better than a Z Fold 8? Probably not. But for diehard iOS users, staying in an ecosystem you like is worth a lot. I’m not put off by $2,299, knowing what foldables cost. I expect strong trade-in, financing and leasing offers to make it more palatable.

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