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iPhone Fold could be cheaper than we thought — and it's all because of this one part
- Next year, Foxconn's joint venture with Shin Zu Shing will produce the foldable hinge, with Kuo reporting an ASP of $70 to $80, below previous estimates of $100–$120.
- Foxconn leveraged assembly design optimization and large-scale production capacity, with a larger stake in the venture, to lower costs without cheaper materials, Kuo says.
- About 65% of hinge orders will flow through the joint venture , while U.S.-based Amphenol supplies 35%, delivering a $20–$40 reduction per hinge, Kuo says.
- Improved component economics may let Apple Inc. price the foldable more aggressively, as Kuo says hinge cost reductions could boost margins while balancing durability, performance and manufacturing efficiency.
- Next year, Apple may introduce the foldable alongside other iPhone models, featuring a 7.8‑inch internal display, a 5.5‑inch external display, and an aluminum‑titanium hybrid frame.
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machash.comApple's expensive iPhone Fold hinge could be cheaper than expected
The way the hinge of the iPhone Fold is constructed could save Apple a lot when it produces its long-rumored foldable device, with analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expecting the cost to be about $20 to $40 lower than current expectations.A render of what the iPhone Fold could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsiderThe main feature of the long-rumored iPhone Fold is going to be its foldable nature, and therefore the hinge mechanism it uses. While the screen's…
A centerpiece of the foldable iPhone, its hinge, could eventually cost much less to produce, paving the way for a potential surprise on the final price of the long-awaited device.
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