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The rumor mill seems to have settled onApple launching a foldable iPhone as soon as next year.

That price would eclipse what Samsung charges for theGalaxy Z Fold 6, which starts at $1,899.

Foldable iPhone concept image

Long made his pricing prediction after a trip to Asia where he spoke to hardware makers.

He seems to think companies up and down the supply chain are settling in for 2026 or 2027 launch.

Long also forecasts that Apple will sell a limited quantity of its foldable thanks to the high price.

Renders from 4RMD of a rumored iPhone 15 Flip

That thinness may mean a lack of built-in Face ID, and the return of Touch ID.

iPhone flip potential render

iPhone Fold concept video

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Rendered images of rumored foldable iPhone.

iPhone Flip concept

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iPhone 16 colors hands-on.

Recipes in the food section of Apple News Plus on an iPhone

iPhone 17 Pro renders.

iOS 16 Fitness app on an iPhone 12

iPhone 17 Pro Max render

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