The foldable iPhone may offer a 5.5-inch outer and 7.8-inch inner display.
It could be priced between $2,000 and $2,500 due to premium hardware.
Apple plans to manufacture up to 20 million units over two to three years.
Apple is said to start production of its first-ever foldable iPhone this year. According to the analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple will begin its production in late September and the device is said to debut as a part of the iPhone 18 lineup. If true, the device may launch in September 2026. While the official details remain unknown, the reports claim that the device will feature Samsung Display.
Additionally, the upcoming foldable iPhone is said to get a dual form factor display, a compact 5.5-inch screen when closed, and a larger 7.8-inch screen when unfolded. It will adopt a book-style fold and will compete with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series, rather than the clamshell Flip design.
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Apple foldable iPhone design
The reports also claim that Apple is working on an ultra-thin profile. The device is said to feature a 4.5mm thickness when open and when unfolded, it may offer a thickness between 9mm and 9.5mm. The company is also reportedly working on minimsing the crease at the fold and may get an under-display camera along with Touch ID instead of Face ID due to limited internal space.
Apple foldable iPhone price range: (Expected)
Since the device is said to debut with premium hardware and engineering, it may get a hefty price tag. As per Kuo, the foldable iPhone could be priced between $2,000 and $2,500, which is between Rs 1,73,260 and Rs 2,16,593. There are also possibilities that it could be priced more due to the potential trade tariffs and supply chain pressures.
Furthermore, the reports stated that Apple may produce 15 to 20 million foldable iPhones over a span of two to three years. On the other hand, Samsung Display may manufacture 7 to 8 million panels for the initial run in 2026.
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