Highlights:
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The upcoming foldable iPhone is expected to be the most expensive iPhone ever.
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Reports suggest the device will feature a book-style folding mechanism, similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series.
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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.
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Gurman states that Apple will introduce its first foldable iPhone in 2026.
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The device is expected to launch at a starting price of $2,000 (approx. ₹1,71,450).
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Analyst Jeff Pu further reveals that the foldable iPhone has entered the New Product Introduction (NPI) phase at Foxconn.
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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
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Display: The device will reportedly feature a 7.8-inch inner display and a 5.8-inch outer display.
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Design: It is said to adopt a book-style folding mechanism with zero crease on the inner screen.
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Build Quality: Apple may use a stainless steel-aluminium alloy hinge and a titanium alloy casing for added durability.
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Cameras: The foldable iPhone is expected to sport a dual-camera setup, similar to standard iPhones.
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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.
