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Apple's Foldable iPhone Could Lose Almost $1,300 in Value in First Year, Study Suggests

A new study suggests Apple's rumored 'iPhone Ultra' foldable could face a massive drop in resale value within its first year.

By · Published June 23, 2026 at 17:30 UTC · Updated June 26, 2026 at 22:34 UTC

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  1. Detected The first matching coverage entered the Archynetys cluster.
  2. Evidence threshold reached The story had enough independent coverage for an explanatory brief.
  3. Latest coverage observed Most recent article currently attached to this story cluster.
  4. Peak measured velocity The recorded velocity reached 7.
  5. Outcome review added Archynetys revisited the signal after coverage cooled.

Source diversity sample: PhoneArena · Forbes · The Mac Observer · Cult of Mac · Apple World Today · Android Headlines · Wccftech · 9to5Mac.

How this dossier is built: methodology · AI policy · corrections.

📍 Aftermath

The story of the iPhone Ultra's potential rapid depreciation gained brief attention, with multiple sources reporting on a study suggesting the foldable device could lose nearly $1,300 in value within its first year. The coverage quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 62d ago, after coverage quieted.

Quick answers

How much value is the foldable iPhone expected to lose?

The study suggests it could lose nearly $1,300, specifically up to $1,292, in its first year.

What is the projected resale value of a $2,000 iPhone Ultra after one year?

According to Wccftech, it might only be worth $708.

What is the name of the device mentioned in these reports?

The device is referred to as the iPhone Ultra.

The brief

Reports indicate that a foldable iPhone, referred to as the iPhone Ultra, may experience significant depreciation. According to a study cited by several outlets, a device priced at $2,000 could lose as much as $1,292 in value after one year, leaving it worth approximately $708.

Coverage from MacRumors, 9to5Mac, and Wccftech emphasizes the potential financial risk for early adopters, with 9to5Mac noting a resale site's warning that the purchase could be an "expensive experiment." Android Headlines suggests this foldable model may not hold its value as effectively as previous iPhone generations. Future developments depend on the official release and actual market performance of the device, as current data is based on a study and reports regarding projected resale values.

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