{"id":221655,"date":"2025-10-13T14:11:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T14:11:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/221655\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T14:11:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T14:11:07","slug":"apple-found-a-way-to-save-big-on-key-iphone-fold-component","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/221655\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple found a way to save big on key iPhone Fold component"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Apple\u2019s first foldable iPhone is rumored<\/a> to launch next year, with expectations that it will be Apple\u2019s most expensive iPhone ever. A new report<\/a> from Ming-Chi Kuo doesn\u2019t dispute that, but it does say that the unit price is \u201csignificantly lower than expected\u201d thanks to a lower cost for the hinge.<\/p>\n

In a post on his blog, Kuo explains that the unit price of the hinge for the iPhone Fold is expected to be around $70-$80 after mass production. This is far lower than the original market expectation of around $100-$120 or higher, Kuo says. He explains that this isn\u2019t due to Apple compromising on materials, but rather major \u201cassembly design optimization.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Kuo, Foxconn has entered into a joint venture with Shin Zu Shing, a Taiwanese manufacturer, to manufacture the foldable hinge. \u201cFoxconn holds a slightly higher stake and steers future direction,\u201d Kuo says. The joint venture will manufacture around 65% of the hinges, while US-based manufacturer Amphenol will manufacture the remaining 35%.<\/p>\n

In 2027, Kuo says that Apple partner Luxshare could also join as a hinge supplier. Adding another supplier to the mix would further lower manufacturing costs for the component.<\/p>\n

The hinge is just one component of the iPhone Fold, but a $20-$40+ reduction in cost for Apple shouldn\u2019t be overlooked. Such savings could impact the starting price of the device, or allow Apple to avoid compromises in other areas of the product \u2026 or just improve Apple\u2019s margins. The hinge is also one of the most important components in a foldable device, so it\u2019s good that these savings are because of assembly optimizations rather than Apple using a lesser material.<\/p>\n

How much do you think the iPhone Fold will cost? I\u2019m personally betting at least $2,000 \u2026 with a more realistic number being closer $2,500. What do you think? Let us know down in the comments.<\/p>\n

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