It will be difficult for Apple's folding screen smartphone to become popular in some markets due to its features. About this report published the MacRumors filing.
The journalists refer to a report by a well-known insider with the nickname Instant Digital, who predicted that the iPhone Fold will not support physical SIM cards – only eSIM. Experts note that the design of the folding device will be similar to the iPhone Air, which also only works with eSIM. In this regard, the iPhone Fold may fail in China.
The author of MacRumors explains that in China, eSIM technology is not as popular as in the US, Europe and other countries around the world. This is also explained by local specifics: locals are accustomed to using SIM cards on some smartphones, changing them. China also has a very strong phone resale culture. As a result, even the newest and most premium smartphones – such as the Huawei Mate X7 foldable – have a physical SIM card slot.
Journalists recall that in the fall the iPhone Air went on sale in the region and worked exclusively with eSIM. The device supports up to two mobile tariffs, but to activate them you still need to go to the contact store. MacRumors experts have concluded that the iPhone Fold, expected to launch in 2026, will likely fail in the market, just like the ultra-thin iPhone Air.
Previously, it was known that Apple has officially reduced the prices of all flagship smartphones in China. The top-end iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max have a discount of 300 yuan, or about 3.3 thousand rubles.
