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Apple's iPhone Fold May Lose Over $1,200 in Value in First Year

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New research indicates that Apple's upcoming iPhone Fold could experience significant depreciation, potentially losing up to $1,292 in its first year. This projection is based on the resale value trends of existing foldable phones, which generally depreciate faster than traditional smartphones. However, Apple's strong historical resale value for its iPhones might mitigate this loss, potentially reducing the first-year depreciation to around $970 if the iPhone Fold performs similarly to the iPhone 16. AI

IMPACT Potential buyers should consider the significant resale value depreciation of foldable phones, including the upcoming iPhone Fold.

RANK_REASON Article discusses resale value and depreciation trends of a future product, not a core AI release or significant industry event.

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Apple's iPhone Fold May Lose Over $1,200 in Value in First Year

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Janhoi McGregor, Senior Contributor ·

    Apple’s iPhone Fold Could Be Worth Half Price In 12 Months

    New data shows foldable phones lose 64.6% of their value in 12 months. A $2,000 Apple iPhone Fold could be worth just $708 after 12 months. Here's what the data says.

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