Highlights:
The upcoming foldable iPhone is expected to be the most expensive iPhone ever.
Reports suggest the device will feature a book-style folding mechanism, similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series.
The foldable iPhone may reintroduce the Touch ID button.
Apple is reportedly preparing to launch its first-ever foldable iPhone, with multiple reports revealing details about its display size, price range, and key specifications. A new leak has now disclosed the expected launch timeline and global pricing for this much-anticipated device.
Apple Foldable iPhone Launch Timeline (Leaked)
The latest information comes from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who mentioned the foldable iPhone in his latest Power On newsletter.
Gurman states that Apple will introduce its first foldable iPhone in 2026.
The device is expected to launch at a starting price of $2,000 (approx. ₹1,71,450).
Analyst Jeff Pu further reveals that the foldable iPhone has entered the New Product Introduction (NPI) phase at Foxconn.
According to Pu, the smartphone will enter its early prototyping phase in April 2025, followed by mass production in the second half of 2026.
Apple Foldable iPhone: Expected Specifications
Display: The device will reportedly feature a 7.8-inch inner display and a 5.8-inch outer display.
Design: It is said to adopt a book-style folding mechanism with zero crease on the inner screen.
Build Quality: Apple may use a stainless steel-aluminium alloy hinge and a titanium alloy casing for added durability.
Cameras: The foldable iPhone is expected to sport a dual-camera setup, similar to standard iPhones.
Security: The device will likely reintroduce Touch ID, integrated into the power button.
Additional Details
Previous reports suggest Apple will integrate high-density battery cells, similar to those expected in the iPhone 17 series. The device is also rumored to feature a single front camera on both the inner and outer displays.
Meanwhile, Apple is also speculated to be working on a foldable iPad or a MacBook with an 18.8-inch display.
With the expected launch still a few years away, more details about Apple’s first foldable iPhone will likely emerge in the coming months.
