Overview
- Wednesday's CNET poll, conducted online by YouGov of 2,605 U.S. adults, found about 75% said they were not interested in buying a foldable iPhone.
- Respondents said they would pay an average of roughly $781 for a foldable iPhone while Gen Z was highest at about $919, numbers well below industry rumors that place the device at $2,000 to $2,500.
- Interest varies by generation with roughly 31% of Gen Z and 32% of millennials saying they are interested, compared with 23% of Gen X and 13% of Boomers.
- The survey found 41% of adults are rethinking upgrade plans because of higher expected prices and many said they would consider older or cheaper models, switching brands, or buying refurbished devices instead.
- Press coverage calls Apple's first foldable the 'iPhone Ultra' though that name and final specs are unconfirmed, and reported DRAM and memory shortages could further constrain early supply and keep initial sales limited.