Good news for patients: the long-awaited foldable iPhone from Apple could finally come with a lower price than expected. This pleasant surprise is due to a significant drop in the production cost of the hinges, the key components that give the device its flexibility.
An unexpected saving on the key component
While experts had estimated a cost of $100 to $120 per hinge, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reveals that the production price has been reduced to $70–80. This reduction is the result of clever technical optimization and the arrival of new suppliers in the production chain.
Apple now faces a strategic dilemma. The company must decide whether to pass these savings on to consumers to better compete with Samsung, or to preserve its margins on this high-end product. A delicate choice that could determine the success of this first foldable iPhone, expected in 2026.
This new technological and commercial development is sure to attract strong market interest, as the foldable phone war enters a new phase.
