For a while now, a folding iPhone has been in the rumors, and now, it seems that it is on the horizon, as it could cost Apple less to make each model now due to the phone’s hinge, as per the latest reports. This could mean that the iPhone’s fold version could be available for cheaper than initially expected, but most likely, it would only mean a greater profit margin for Apple.
iPhone Fold’s hinge could be $70-80 cheaper than ‘market’s expectation’
Samsung went into the foldable market much earlier than Apple, and after some other brands also joined the race, there are high expectations for a defining iPhone fold model, which will hopefully offer something that other brands have not managed to do so far.
Most expect Apple’s foldable phone to arrive sometime in 2027. As per the latest report from Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst who’s always been very well connected with Apple’s supply chain, the hinge on the foldable phone is now expected to be $70 to $80 cheaper than what was originally expected.
Per reports, 65 percent of the hinges will be manufactured by a joint venture between Foxconn and Shin Zu Shing. Meanwhile, the other 35 percent will be manufactured by Amphenol. Moreover, Luxshare-ICT could join the supply chain in 2027.
Consequently, this reduction in the price of the hinge could lead to direct profit for Apple. The other thing that this could lead to is a price reduction for the new model. However, not many expect that to happen. Perhaps, this will only mean a higher profit margin for Apple on each unit of the foldable iPhone.
The details about the upcoming iPhone fold remain scarce at the moment. Nevertheless, experts estimate that 2027 could be the year that Apple goes into this new venture. If they manage to deliver a cost-effective device, it could even become the standard for phones going forward.
Originally reported by Sourav Chakraborty on Mandatory.
