{"id":983,"date":"2025-03-25T02:38:41","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T02:38:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.batteryone.co\/blog\/?p=983"},"modified":"2025-03-25T02:38:41","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T02:38:41","slug":"apples-foldable-iphone-everything-we-know-so-far-about-design-features-and-launch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.batteryone.co\/blog\/archives\/983","title":{"rendered":"Apple\u2019s Foldable iPhone: Everything We Know So Far About Design, Features, and Launch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>After years of speculation and rumors,&nbsp;<strong>Apple\u2019s first foldable iPhone<\/strong>&nbsp;may finally be on the horizon. While exact details remain scarce, numerous reports from credible sources have shed light on key aspects of the device, with&nbsp;<strong>2026<\/strong>&nbsp;increasingly looking like the year it will make its debut. Below is a roundup of the most reliable leaks and rumors surrounding Apple\u2019s foldable iPhone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.macrumors.com\/t\/FO6VoWDkRMxKWUm3ZmOm9Xa9sLc=\/800x0\/article-new\/2025\/03\/Foldable-iPhone-2023-Feature-Homescreen.jpg?lossy\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Design: Book-Style Folding Mechanism<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to&nbsp;<strong>Bloomberg\u2019s Mark Gurman<\/strong>, Apple\u2019s foldable&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.batteryone.co\/search?keyword=iPhone&amp;post_type=product\">iPhone<\/a>&nbsp;will adopt a&nbsp;<strong>book-style folding mechanism<\/strong>, similar to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.batteryone.co\/search?keyword=Samsung+Galaxy+Z+Fold&amp;post_type=product\">Samsung Galaxy Z Fold<\/a>, rather than the clamshell design seen in the&nbsp;<strong>Samsung Galaxy Z Flip<\/strong>. This style will offer a larger screen when unfolded, likely making it more similar to an&nbsp;<strong>iPad mini<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Industry analyst&nbsp;<strong>Ming-Chi Kuo<\/strong>&nbsp;expects the foldable iPhone to have the following dimensions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>9 to 9.5 mm<\/strong>\u00a0when folded<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4.5 to 4.8 mm<\/strong>\u00a0when unfolded<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This puts the device in line with the size and proportions of other foldables currently on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Display: Dual Screens with a Large Inner Display<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The foldable iPhone will feature&nbsp;<strong>two screens<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>5.5-inch outer display<\/strong>\u00a0when folded, offering a typical iPhone experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>7.8-inch inner display<\/strong>\u00a0when unfolded, designed to provide a tablet-like experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Reputable sources confirm that the&nbsp;<strong>inner display<\/strong>&nbsp;will be&nbsp;<strong>virtually crease-free<\/strong>, which is an important factor in addressing one of the key issues of foldable screens\u2014creased lines after frequent folding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chassis and Hinge: Durability at the Forefront<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The foldable iPhone is expected to use a&nbsp;<strong>titanium chassis<\/strong>, a premium material often associated with durability and strength. The hinge, a crucial part of any foldable phone, is reportedly made from a&nbsp;<strong>combination of titanium and stainless steel<\/strong>. To further improve durability and prevent screen creasing, Apple is said to be using&nbsp;<strong>liquid metal<\/strong>&nbsp;in the hinge. This material, which is manufactured through a&nbsp;<strong>die-casting process<\/strong>, will help improve the lifespan of the device and make it more resilient to wear and tear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cameras: Dual Rear Setup and Front-Facing Camera<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of cameras, the foldable iPhone is expected to feature a&nbsp;<strong>dual-lens rear camera system<\/strong>, along with a&nbsp;<strong>front-facing camera<\/strong>&nbsp;that works whether the phone is folded or unfolded. This setup is likely to offer flexibility in terms of both design and camera quality, ensuring users get a good experience regardless of how the device is being used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Authentication: Touch ID on the Side Button<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than relying on&nbsp;<strong>Face ID<\/strong>, Apple is expected to use&nbsp;<strong>Touch ID<\/strong>&nbsp;as the primary method of authentication. According to Kuo, this decision is likely due to the&nbsp;<strong>limited internal space<\/strong>&nbsp;available inside a foldable device. The&nbsp;<strong>Touch ID side button<\/strong>&nbsp;will likely resemble what\u2019s seen on Apple\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.batteryone.co\/search?keyword=iPad&amp;post_type=product\">iPad<\/a>, including the&nbsp;iPad Air&nbsp;and&nbsp;iPad mini, offering a more space-efficient solution while retaining a secure and user-friendly method for unlocking the device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Battery: High-Density Cells for Better Efficiency<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple is focusing on improving&nbsp;<strong>battery efficiency<\/strong>&nbsp;in the foldable iPhone by slimming down key components, like the&nbsp;<strong>display driver<\/strong>, to make room for&nbsp;<strong>more battery cells<\/strong>. Leaks suggest the device will use&nbsp;<strong>high-density battery cells<\/strong>, a technology Kuo also believes will be featured in the upcoming&nbsp;<strong>iPhone 17 Air<\/strong>. This could help maximize battery life in a compact and efficient form factor, which is crucial for foldable phones with larger displays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing: Premium Price Range<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The foldable iPhone is expected to come with a&nbsp;<strong>premium price tag<\/strong>, with estimates suggesting it could cost between&nbsp;<strong>$2,000 and $2,500<\/strong>&nbsp;in the U.S. This would make it one of the&nbsp;<strong>most expensive iPhones<\/strong>&nbsp;ever released. Despite the steep cost, Apple&#8217;s loyal fanbase is expected to be drawn to the device, especially if it meets their expectations in terms of quality, design, and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Launch: Targeting Late 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While there\u2019s no exact release date yet, sources indicate that the foldable iPhone is in the&nbsp;<strong>New Product Introduction (NPI) phase<\/strong>&nbsp;at&nbsp;<strong>Foxconn<\/strong>, Apple\u2019s manufacturing partner. Both Kuo and&nbsp;<strong>Jeff Pu<\/strong>&nbsp;predict that&nbsp;<strong>mass production<\/strong>&nbsp;will start in the&nbsp;<strong>second half of 2026<\/strong>, with a potential launch expected later that year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After years of speculation and rumors,&nbsp;Apple\u2019s first foldable iPhone&nbsp;may finally be on the horizon. While exact details remain scarce, numerous reports from credible sources have shed light on key aspects of the device, with&nbsp;2026&nbsp;increasingly looking like the year it will make its debut. 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