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Apple Launches Foldable iPhone at Competitive $1,999 Price

3/15/2026

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Apple Inc. is set to release a foldable iPhone this year at $1,999 for a 256 GB variant, matching the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7.
The price is lower than initial estimates of $2,400.
Analysts say Apple may use this pricing to capture market share by offering an upgrade from traditional iPhones while absorbing rising costs.
The move could challenge Samsung if competitors maintain similar pricing for upcoming foldable models.

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Story summary

Apple Inc. is set to release a foldable iPhone this year at $1,999 for a 256 GB variant, matching the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7.
The price is lower than initial estimates of $2,400.
Analysts say Apple may use this pricing to capture market share by offering an upgrade from traditional iPhones while absorbing rising costs.
The move could challenge Samsung if competitors maintain similar pricing for upcoming foldable models.