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Scottish Sun
12 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
First folding iPhone with huge screen that flips like Motorola Razr ‘incoming' – but predicted price is shockingly high
We also reveal how iPhone screen sizes have changed over the years FOLD ON A MINUTE! First folding iPhone with huge screen that flips like Motorola Razr 'incoming' – but predicted price is shockingly high Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) APPLE'S first-ever folding iPhone may be just one year away – with a stunningly high price tag. That's the prediction from a top industry expert who says that the Californian tech giant is nearly ready to show off the flip-in-half gadget. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 A foldable iPhone could look a lot like the Google Pixel Fold Credit: Google 4 Foldable phones – like this Google device – let you have a giant screen while keeping the device pocket-friendly Folding phones aren't exactly a new idea: millions toted the clamshell Motorola Razr back in the noughties. In recent years, gadget titans have used folding designs as a way to fit bigger screens to pocket-sized devices. Google's Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Samsung's Galaxy Fold series have tablet-sized screens, but flip in half to a more manageable size. Now long-time industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reckons Apple is ready to join the fray next year with a folding iPhone. "Recent market rumours suggest Apple has placed an order for 15 to 20 million foldable iPhones," Kuo, of TF Securities, said. "Based on checks across multiple components, this volume likely reflects cumulative demand over the products 2-3 year lifecycle, rather than 2026 alone." He said that he expects the foldable iPhone "to enter mass production" in the second half of 2026. And would ship several million units a year, including in 2027 and 2028. This echoes an earlier report by The Information that said the foldable iPhone could land as soon as 2026, and that it has an internal codename of "the V68". And earlier this year, it was reported that it would be the first foldable smartphone to avoid having a "crease" on the screen. Apple interview with Greg Joz Joswiak on new artificial intelligence, screening, hold assist, carplay, liquid glass and ios updates The screen itself is reportedly being built by Samsung Display, which has provided Apple with iPhone screens for years. Earlier this year, Kuo predicted that the handset would have a 7.-inch screen on the inside and a 5.5-inch display on the outside. And it would reportedly retail at between $2,000 and $2,500 – that's more like £1,500 to £1,850, but based on current Apple gadget pricing, you'd expect to see £2,000 to £2,500 as UK mark-ups include tax. If the handset is due out in 2026, we'd expect it to launch in September alongside the expected iPhone 18. However, Apple hasn't confirmed any plans to launch a foldable iPhone. In fact, the company hasn't even detailed plans for its iPhone 17, which we're expecting to arrive in a matter of months. 4 The largest screen on an Apple mobile right now is the 6.9-inch panel on last year's iPhone 16 Pro Max Credit: Apple But Apple is playing catch-up when it comes to foldable phones. The first true foldable launched back in late 2018 with Chinese start-up Royole's Flexpai. Foldable phones became more of a mainstream topic with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Fold in 2019. And since then, Huawei, Motorola, Google, and Vivo have all built their own foldable handsets. DO WE NEED A FOLDABLE IPHONE? Here's what The Sun's tech editor Sean Keach has to say... How badly do you want a foldable phone? Unless you're a tech geek, you probably never even think about it. I am a tech geek – and I hardly give it thought. Of course, foldable phones are a good idea if perfectly executed. After all, there's nothing wrong with wanting a phone that can have both a regular screen and giant one too – but still fit in your pocket. The problem is that there are so many trade-offs. You'll have to deal with a big old crease down the middle of the screen. And foldable phones so often end up very thick, or long, or both. That's not to mention the price of foldable phones, which often cost hundreds more than their regular counterparts. Wallets are strained under the growing cost of life, not to mention tech and subscriptions – so new gadgets needs to feel very useful to justify forking out extra. So until a company can resolve at least some of these problems with foldable phones, they'll struggle to reach the mainstream in the way that regular phones have. Apple is often brilliant at making things catch on, even if it's not always first across the line. And if Apple can solve at least the creasing issue – and maybe the thickness problem too – then it could make foldable phones more desirable. Maybe I'll finally be converted. For now, I'm sticking with tapping my flat slab of metal and glass. The idea is that smartphone designs currently limit the size of a screen. Ultimately, you end up creating a tablet if you go much farther than the iPhone 16 Pro Max (with a 6.9-inch panel). But mobile devices are great for watching telly and playing games, so having a good screen is important. So by creating a foldable phone, you can offer a big screen – while still keeping the device pocketable. 4 The original Motorola Razr V3 dates all the way back to 2004 – three years before the iPhone launched Credit: Motorola
The Irish Sun
12 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
First folding iPhone with huge screen that flips like Motorola Razr ‘incoming' – but predicted price is shockingly high
APPLE'S first-ever folding iPhone may be just one year away – with a stunningly high price tag. That's the prediction from a top industry expert who says that the Californian tech giant is nearly ready to show off the flip-in-half gadget. 4 A foldable iPhone could look a lot like the Google Pixel Fold Credit: Google 4 Foldable phones – like this Google device – let you have a giant screen while keeping the device pocket-friendly Folding phones aren't exactly a new idea: millions toted the clamshell Motorola Razr back in the noughties. In recent years, gadget titans have used folding designs as a way to fit bigger screens to pocket-sized devices. Google's Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Samsung's Galaxy Fold series have tablet-sized screens, but flip in half to a more manageable size. Now long-time industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reckons Apple is ready to join the fray next year with a folding Read more on iPhone "Recent market rumours suggest Apple has placed an order for 15 to 20 million "Based on checks across multiple components, this volume likely reflects cumulative demand over the products 2-3 year lifecycle, rather than 2026 alone." He said that he expects the foldable iPhone "to enter mass production" in the second half of 2026. And would ship several million units a year, including in 2027 and 2028. Most read in Phones & Gadgets This echoes an earlier report by The Information that said the foldable iPhone could land as soon as 2026, and that it has an internal codename of "the V68". And earlier this year, it was reported that it would be the first foldable smartphone to Apple interview with Greg Joz Joswiak on new artificial intelligence, screening, hold assist, carplay, liquid glass and ios updates The screen itself is reportedly being built by Samsung Display, which has provided Apple with iPhone screens for years. Earlier this year, Kuo predicted that the handset would have a 7.-inch screen on the inside and a 5.5-inch display on the outside. And it would reportedly retail at between $2,000 and $2,500 – that's more like £1,500 to £1,850, but based on current Apple gadget pricing, you'd expect to see £2,000 to £2,500 as UK mark-ups include tax. If the handset is due out in 2026, we'd expect it to launch in September alongside the expected iPhone 18. However, Apple hasn't confirmed any plans to launch a foldable iPhone. In fact, the company hasn't even detailed plans for its iPhone 17, which we're expecting to arrive in a matter of months. 4 The largest screen on an Apple mobile right now is the 6.9-inch panel on last year's iPhone 16 Pro Max Credit: Apple But Apple is playing catch-up when it comes to foldable phones. The first true foldable launched back in late 2018 with Chinese start-up Royole's Flexpai. Foldable phones became more of a mainstream topic with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Fold in 2019. And since then, Huawei, Motorola, Google, and Vivo have all built their own DO WE NEED A FOLDABLE IPHONE? Here's what The Sun's tech editor How badly do you want a foldable phone? Unless you're a tech geek, you probably never even think about it. I am a tech geek – and I hardly give it thought. Of course, foldable phones are a good idea if perfectly executed. After all, there's nothing wrong with wanting a phone that can have both a regular screen and giant one too – but still fit in your pocket. The problem is that there are so many trade-offs. You'll have to deal with a big old crease down the middle of the screen. And foldable phones so often end up very thick, or long, or both. That's not to mention the price of foldable phones, which often cost hundreds more than their regular counterparts. Wallets are strained under the growing cost of life, not to mention tech and subscriptions – so new gadgets needs to feel very useful to justify forking out extra. So until a company can resolve at least some of these problems with foldable phones, they'll struggle to reach the mainstream in the way that regular phones have. Apple is often brilliant at making things catch on, even if it's not always first across the line. And if Apple can solve at least the creasing issue – and maybe the thickness problem too – then it could make foldable phones more desirable. Maybe I'll finally be converted. For now, I'm sticking with tapping my flat slab of metal and glass. The idea is that smartphone designs currently limit the size of a screen. Ultimately, you end up creating a tablet if you go much farther than the iPhone 16 Pro Max (with a 6.9-inch panel). But mobile devices are great for watching telly and playing games, so having a good screen is important. So by creating a foldable phone, you can offer a big screen – while still keeping the device pocketable. 4 The original Motorola Razr V3 dates all the way back to 2004 – three years before the iPhone launched Credit: Motorola IPHONE SCREEN SIZES – A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME Here's how iPhone screen sizes have changed over the years – as measured in inches diagonally from corner to corner... iPhone (2007) – 3.5 inches iPhone 3G (2008) – 3.5 inches iPhone 3GS (2009) – 3.5 inches iPhone 4 (2010) – 3.5 inches iPhone 4S (2011) – 3.5 inches iPhone 5 (2012) – 4 inches iPhone 5S (2013) – 4 inches iPhone 5C (2013) – 4 inches iPhone 6 (2014) – 4.7 inches iPhone 6+ (2014) – 5.5 inches iPhone 6S (2015) – 4.7 inches iPhone 6S+ (2015) – 5.5 inches iPhone SE (2016) – 4 inches iPhone 7 (2016) – 4.7 inches iPhone 7+ (2016) – 5.5 inches iPhone 8 (2017) – 4.7 inches iPhone 8+ (2017) – 5.5 inches iPhone X (2017) – 5.8 inches iPhone XS (2018) – 5.8 inches iPhone XR (2018) – 6.1 inches iPhone XS Max (2018) – 6.5 inches iPhone 11 (2019) – 6.1 inches iPhone 11 Pro (2019) – 5.8 inches iPhone 11 Pro Max (2019) – 6.5 inches iPhone SE 2nd gen (2020) – 4.7 inches iPhone 12 Mini (2020) – 5.4 inches iPhone 12 (2020) – 6.1 inches iPhone 12 Pro (2020) – 6.1 inches iPhone 12 Pro Max (2020) – 6.7 inches iPhone 13 Mini (2021) – 5.4 inches iPhone 13 (2021) – 6.1 inches iPhone 13 Pro (2021) – 6.1 inches iPhone 13 Pro Max (2021) – 6.7 inches iPhone SE 3rd gen (2022) – 4.7 inches iPhone 14 (2022) – 6.1 inches iPhone 14 Plus (2022) – 6.7 inches iPhone 14 Pro (2022) – 6.1 inches iPhone 14 Pro Max (2022) – 6.7 inches iPhone 15 (2023) – 6.1 inches iPhone 15 Plus (2023) – 6.7 inches iPhone 15 Pro (2023) – 6.1 inches iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) – 6.7 inches iPhone 16 (2024) – 6.1 inches iPhone 16 Plus (2024) – 6.7 inches iPhone 16 Pro (2024) – 6.3 inches iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) – 6.9 inches iPhone 16e (2025) – 6.1 inches Picture Credit: Apple / The Sun
Phone Arena
2 days ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
The affordable Motorola Razr (2024) foldable drops to an irresistible price at $200 off
If the Motorola Razr (2024) felt like a compelling value proposition at $100 off its $699.99 list price a couple of weeks ago (because it most certainly was precisely that), I'd love to hear your thoughts on Best Buy's enhanced $200 discount available right now with no strings attached. No, you don't need to trade anything in or activate the mid-range foldable device on a specific carrier to lower its price to a seemingly unbeatable $499.99 in your choice of Koala Gray or Beach Sand colorways. And although the Razr Plus (2023), Razr Plus (2024), Razr Plus (2025), and Razr Ultra (2025) are all massively discounted at the time of this writing too, this might just be the best foldable deal available... before Prime Day next month. $200 off (29%) 5G, Unlocked, 256GB Storage, 8GB RAM, MediaTek Dimensity 7300X Processor, 6.9-Inch Foldable LTPO AMOLED Display with 2640 x 1080 Pixel Resolution and 144Hz Refresh Rate Technology, 3.6-Inch AMOLED External Screen with 1066 x 1056 Pixel Resolution, 50 + 13MP Dual Rear-Facing Camera System, 32MP Single Selfie Snapper, 4,200mAh Battery with 30W Charging Capabilities, Koala Gray and Beach Sand Color Options Buy at BestBuy $200 off (29%) 5G, Unlocked, 256GB Storage, 8GB RAM, MediaTek Dimensity 7300X Processor, 6.9-Inch Foldable LTPO AMOLED Display with 2640 x 1080 Pixel Resolution and 144Hz Refresh Rate Technology, 3.6-Inch AMOLED External Screen with 1066 x 1056 Pixel Resolution, 50 + 13MP Dual Rear-Facing Camera System, 32MP Single Selfie Snapper, 4,200mAh Battery with 30W Charging Capabilities, Three Color Options, Trade-In Required ($100 Discount Available Without Trade-In), Free Razr Strap Case Included Buy at Motorola It's enough to take a quick look at our in-depth Motorola Razr (2024) review to fall hopelessly in love with this bad boy, which sports an almost shockingly large 6.9-inch primary AMOLED display and a pretty impressive 3.6-inch second screen as well. Granted, the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X processor is no match for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 powering Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 6, and although they look more than decent on paper, the 50 and 13MP rear-facing cameras don't exactly deliver the best real-life performance. But let's not forget that the aforementioned Z Flip 6 is normally priced at $1,100 and up and very rarely available for less than $950... while sporting smaller screens than the $499.99 Razr (2024). Motorola's ridiculously affordable one-year-old flip phone also packs a hefty 4,200mAh battery equipped with 30W wired and 15W wireless charging technology, not to mention that the design is pretty much as stylish and the build quality as premium as what the costlier Razr Plus (2024) and Razr Plus (2025) have to offer. In short, it's hard to think of a logical reason to snub this phenomenal new Best Buy deal... unless, of course, you want to trade in your existing mobile device, in which case you can get both a $200 discount and a free strap case on Motorola's official US website. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
CNET
13-06-2025
- Business
- CNET
Save Up to $650 Off a Motorola Razr Flip Phone With This CNET-Exclusive Discount
Picking up a new phone can be expensive, and the prices get even bigger if you decide to go the foldable phone route. Thankfully, we can help you save some money on a couple of our favorites. Right now, Motorola is knocking up to $650 off two of its foldable phones when you enter our exclusive discount code at checkout. This means that you can get the 2023 Motorola Razr for just $300 when you enter the code CNETRAZR23 at checkout. Alternatively, the 2023 Motorola Razr Plus is yours for $350 instead. You'll need to enter the code CNETRAZRPLUS23 to get that deal. Both of these deals are available right now with multiple colors for you to choose from. With a discount of up to 65%, all you really have to do is pick the phone that is right for you. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. The Motorola Razr comes with 128GB of storage and a foldable 6.9-inch display. A smaller 1.5-inch display can be found on the outside, so you can easily see information at a glance. Processing is handled by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chip. Alternatively, the Motorola Razr Plus has 256GB of storage, so twice as much as the Razr. Its internal display comes in at the same 6.9 inches, while the external display is much larger at 3.6 inches. This model is also faster thanks to the use of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chip. Each of the two models is sold as an unlocked handset, so you can use your own carrier just fine. Both of these phones are solid options if you want a handset that takes up as little room in your pocket as possible, but make sure to act fast -- these prices won't be available forever. Why this deal matters Phones have gotten a little bit boring of late, but foldable phones change all of that. They make phones seem cool again, and these compact foldable models are some of our favorites right now. The chance to pick one up for just $300 is just too good to pass up.
GSM Arena
13-06-2025
- GSM Arena
Our Motorola Razr 2025/ Razr60 video review is out
Ro 13 June 2025 Motorola Android Video Review The Motorola Razr 2025/ Razr60 is one of the best affordable foldables on the market, and maybe even the only one in some areas. So Motorola has a unique opportunity here. Even though it's a relatively affordable clamshell foldable, the phone offers some premium features. For instance, it has a bright and large cover display, nearly creaseless internal display, IP48 dust and water protection and a nice set of stereo speakers. So, if you're in the market for a compact foldable that won't break your bank, check out our video review to see whether the Motorola Razr 2025/ Razr60 is the right fit for you. Motorola Razr 2025
