Apple is expected to launch its first foldable next year along with the iPhone 18 series. A new investor note from JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee has backed the claim by suggesting a September 2026 launch timeline. Though the company has been tight-lipped about the device, recent reports have tipped some key details about Apple’s first foldable iPhone. The device will likely feature a book-style foldable design, similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series.
Additionally, the device is rumoured to boast a 5.5-inch cover display and a 7.8-inch inner screen, slightly smaller than Samsung’s latest foldable. The inner screen is expected to be crease-free, manufactured by Samsung Display, and supported by a custom hinge and backplate for improved durability.
Here’s everything we know about Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone.
The analyst predicts that Apple’s first foldable smartphone could carry a price tag of around $1,999 (roughly Rs. 1,74,000). Additionally, the handset is said to create a $65 billion revenue opportunity for the company with the projection of sales in ‘low-teens million units’ in fiscal 2027.
The tipped price also coincides with Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman report claiming that the iPhone Fold could be priced at around $2,000. However, it’s too early to confirm any details and hence should be taken with a pinch of salt.
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The foldable iPhone is speculated to boast a 5.5-inch cover display and a 7.8-inch inner screen and come with “deep iOS optimisation for foldable use cases”.
Additionally, Ming-Chi-Kuo recently tipped that the upcoming iPhone Fold will feature a crease-free inner screen, manufactured by Samsung Display and a custom metal hinge. The handset is also tipped to have a backplate designed by Fine M-Tec for improved durability.
In terms of the camera, the foldable iPhone is likely to ship with two rear cameras and one front camera. Also, the Cupertino-based tech giant is expected to ditch Face ID in favour of a Touch ID sensor in the power button for its first foldable smartphone.