Apple may pay roughly $250 for the foldable display used in its iPhone Duo, according to leaker Instant Digital. The claim also points to Samsung Display as the exclusive panel supplier, giving Apple’s foldable-phone rival a central role in producing the device. The reported price and agreement have not been confirmed by either company.
The figure would apply to the inner folding panel alone, rather than the full handset or a customer repair price. That could make the display one of the iPhone Duo’s most expensive individual components. Apple has introduced the device with a 7.6-inch internal screen and a starting price of $1,999 in the US.
Samsung Display’s reported exclusivity would be notable because Samsung also competes with Apple in foldable smartphones. However, the claimed contract length remains unclear: the supplied information describes a three-year exclusive arrangement in one instance and a two-year term in another. Without contract documents or confirmation from Apple and Samsung, both the $250 panel price and the duration of any exclusive supply deal remain unverified.
