https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-s-foldable-iphone-could-lose-almost-1-300-in-value-in-first-year-study-suggestsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-s-foldable-iphone-could-lose-almost-1-300-in-value-in-first-year-study-suggestshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-s-foldable-iphone-could-lose-almost-1-300-in-value-in-first-year-study-suggests#u25754Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:25:20 +0000Apple plans to launch a foldable iPhone in 2026 as part of a broader strategy to expand its premium market presence. The company has increased production targets for the device to 10 million units. Reports suggest the entry could raise average foldable phone prices by 18% in 2026.What's confirmed:Apple has instructed suppliers to produce about 10 million foldable units this year.Earlier projections for foldable iPhone production were between 7 million and 8 million units.Still unconfirmed:Apple plans to introduce at least five new iPhone models between the second half of 2026 and the first hal https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-s-foldable-iphone-could-lose-almost-1-300-in-value-in-first-year-study-suggestshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-s-foldable-iphone-could-lose-almost-1-300-in-value-in-first-year-study-suggests#u16654Mon, 29 Jun 2026 02:31:52 +0000A resale value study by SellCell indicates that foldable phones depreciate faster than standard smartphones. Based on these trends, a $2,000 foldable iPhone could be worth only $708 after 12 months. This reflects an average annual depreciation rate of 64.6% for foldable devices.What's confirmed:SellCell analyzed 12-month resale performance for flagship phones from Apple, Samsung, Google, Motorola, and OnePlus.Foldable models hold an average of 35.4% of their initial value after one year.Standard straight-screen flagships retain an average of 44.7% of their retail price after 12 months.Foldable