Apple’s first foldable iPhone is expected to launch around $2,399, much higher than currently competing Android foldables. The primary driver for the high cost is said to be the complex hinge system.

While the foldable iPhone might end up being one of the most expensive smartphones on the market, Apple is going to do its best to justify the price.

For years, the foldable smartphone category has struggled with a common, persistent flaw. We are talking about the visible crease running down the center of the display. Brands like Samsung have made ...