This is now the explanation of Apple’s initial foldable iPhone. Since Samsung and Huawei have been running the show on foldable phones for years now, Apple has stayed on the sidelines. There is a fresh claim that the tech giant is finally gearing up to come out with its first foldable iPhone, possibly launching in late 2026 or early 2027.
What We Know So Far:
Basis Apple analyst, known for on-point leaks for upcoming Apple items, Ming-Chi Kuo, divulged the fact that Apple has a plan to release a book-like foldable iPhone. Its design will support the opening and closing of the device like opening a book and will be analogous to existing hit foldables.
Display & Design:
Folded, the iPhone will have a convenient 5.5-inch screen that is easy to manage. Unfolded, it will stretch into a bigger 7.8-inch screen, perfect for multitasking, streaming, or playing games. Kuo even suggested that the foldable iPhone will employ a flexible OLED screen, which can withstand thousands of folds without sustaining any damage.
Price & Features:
The phone is set to be Apple’s priciest iPhone to date, priced between 2,000 and 2,500. Despite the high price, analysts are forecasting robust sales, pointing to Apple’s devoted customer base and brand image for high-quality products. The foldable iPhone will feature a powerful new processor, an advanced camera system, and iOS features designed specifically for the foldable experience.
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Why the Delay?
Apple has struggled to enter the foldable segment, including technical issues such as screen strength and hinge mechanisms. Previous stories from Bloomberg (December 2024) reported that Apple had tested several different prototypes but spent time refining the “book-style” foldable instead of competing models, which were clamshells.
Market Impact:
If it succeeds in this, Apple’s foldable iPhone will upset the premium smartphone market. Companies have been struggling to popularize foldables thanks to their prohibitively expensive tag and durability concerns, but the brand strength of Apple may dislodge the barriers.
Final Thoughts:
Foldable Apple fanatics will just have to bide their time a little bit longer. And yet, a 2026–2027 timeframe fits expectations based on Apple rumors and habitually polishing technologies before release. Wait and watch!