It is likely to be Detailed cost The device will go into production for less than previously thought, perhaps only $70-$80 per unit, instead of previous estimates of $100-$120 or more.

This potential reduction in cost is very significant; Since the hinge is one of the most complex and expensive elements in the design of foldable phones; Because it must support the folding screen to be operated over and over again without damage or weakness.

According to reports, Foxconn, a long-time partner of…Apple In the supply chain on the production of a large part of the hinge, in cooperation with Shen Zu Xing Company.

Reports indicate that these two companies together will manufacture about 65% of the joint parts, while Amphenol may manufacture the rest.

In the same context, there is a possibility of a third company participating in this project in the future, which is Luxshire, but that may depend on the extent of the success of the phone after its launch, and this partner may enter the production stage after 2027.

On the other hand, some have speculated that creativity Apple The frame design may combine titanium and aluminum to make the phone lighter and more solid, in contradiction to previous expectations that the frame would be made of stainless steel.

It is noteworthy that the costs of components, such as the hinge, are an important indicator of the challenges facing foldable phone manufacturers, as safety, durability, and performance of the hinge over long use are decisive factors in consumers’ acceptance of the new device.

With this revelation, Apple highlights that it is seeking to overcome the technical obstacles and high costs that have always hindered its entry into the foldable phone market, which may give it a competitive advantage if it succeeds in offering a device with high specifications and an appropriate price.

As for the date of the phone’s unveiling, expectations indicate the end of 2026, with questions about the price at which it will be offered. Apple Device, even if the cost of the hinge decreases, other factors such as the flexible screen, internal technologies, and body design will affect Final price Which may amount to about two thousand dollars or more.