Mark Gurman suggests the iPhone Fold may launch alongside iPhone 18 Pro models but won’t be available immediately.
The device is expected to feature a 7.8-inch foldable display, A20 Pro chip, and a crease-minimised design.
Pricing could start around $1,999 (Rs 1.8 lakh+), potentially making it Apple’s most expensive iPhone yet.
Apple’s long rumoured foldable iPhone aka iPhone Fold might not be available for purchase as soon as it gets introduced, new report suggests. As per Mark Gurman, the device will debut along with the iPhone 18 series later this year but the market availability might get delayed. The leaks suggest that Apple is taking a cautious approach to the complexity of foldable display technology. Here is a complete roundup about the Apple iPhone Fold including the release timeline, specifications, price in India and more details.
Apple iPhone Fold release timeline
As per theMark Gurman, Apple might introduce the iPhone Fold at the same event as the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. However, the device is unlikely to go on sale at the same time. The delay is said to be attributed to manufacturing challenges, particularly around foldable displays, which remain difficult to produce at scale. The report suggests that the release may slip by a few weeks or even months, with some estimates pointing towards a late 2026 availability.
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Apple iPhone Fold specs (expected)
As per the leaks, the foldable iPhone could get a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 like book-style design with 7.8-inch internal flexible OLED display and a 5.5-inch external screen. It could feature Apple’s next-generation A20 Pro chip, built on a 2nm process. It may feature a 12GB RAM. It can also run customised version of iOS designed for multitasking.
It might feature a dual 48MP camera setup. However, all these details are not confirmed at the moment. But the leaks also suggest that the device may get a crease-less display.
Apple iPhone Fold price (expected)
The Apple iPhone Fold is said to be priced at around $1,999 (roughly Rs 1,80,000+). Given, there is a RAM and storage crisis, the prices may differ and could exceed over Rs 2 lakh price point. Do note that the price details are not confirmed at the moment.
