CNET Survey Finds 14% of iPhone Owners Eye Foldables as Price and Battery Lead at 55%, 52%
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Updated · 9to5Mac · May 13
CNET Survey Finds 14% of iPhone Owners Eye Foldables as Price and Battery Lead at 55%, 52%
5 articles · Updated · 9to5Mac · May 13
14% of iPhone owners in a CNET survey said new phone designs such as foldables could motivate an upgrade, a higher share than the 13% recorded across smartphone users overall.
55% of respondents prioritized price and 52% battery life, far ahead of newer concepts—AI features drew 12%—showing practical concerns still dominate buying decisions.
That leaves a folding iPhone with some measurable appeal but likely niche demand, especially because the survey did not test reactions to a rumored price above $2,000.
For Apple, the findings suggest foldables may attract a small but meaningful slice of its base rather than a mass-market upgrade wave.
Will the iPhone Fold's AI and multitasking features make it an essential tool or just an expensive novelty item?
With a $2,000 price tag, can Apple's first foldable justify its cost against cheaper and more established rivals?
Apple promises a nearly invisible crease, but can its design finally solve the durability fears that plague foldable phones?