Apple's new foldable phone iPhone Duo was introduced: Türkiye became the most expensive selling country in the world

Apple's new foldable phone iPhone Duo was introduced. Türkiye became the country where the device is sold most expensively in the world, with its price starting from 230 thousand TL.

Apple's highly anticipated first foldable smartphone, iPhone Duo, was officially introduced at the global event held last night. The device, which created a great impact in the technology world, attracted attention especially with its high starting price in Turkey.

Türkiye has become the country where the iPhone Duo model is sold at the most expensive price in the world, with its entry level tag of 230 thousand TL. The device, which was offered for sale with a starting price of $1,999 in the US market, reached $4,742 in Turkey due to taxes and other cost items. While this situation moved Turkey to the top of the list on a global scale, it started a new debate among users about the costs of accessing technology.

The Price Scale of Foldable Devices is Expanding

iPhone Duo occupies a strategic position in Apple's product range with its innovative foldable screen technology. However, high costs make it difficult for consumers to access different storage options of the device. While the standard 512 GB capacity model meets users with a price tag of 247 thousand TL, 281 thousand TL must be paid for the version with 1 TB storage. The 2 TB capacity model, which is in the top segment of the series, is launched with a very high price range of 336 thousand TL.

Global Price Differences Attract Attention

In this price ranking, where Turkey is at the top, Brazil ranks second with a sales figure of 4,311 dollars. India ranks third on the list with $3,153, finding its place among high-priced markets. Tax regulations and logistics costs are cited as the main reasons for the price gap between these countries. The entry price, which is $1,999 in the USA, more than doubles the cost in Turkey due to taxes.

Consumers Consider High Prices

Foldable technologies, which are a dream for technology enthusiasts, are considered in the luxury consumption category due to their high price tags. This new move by Apple shows that foldable screen technology is still in the widespread stage and the high production costs are directly reflected on the end user.

Especially users in Turkey are wondering what impact such high prices will have compared to the added value offered by the device. In the coming days, the sales performance of the device in the Turkish market will provide important clues about the general economic trends in the market.