Apple is developing its first foldable iPhone, a device that could represent a significant turning point in the smartphone market . Given how Apple defines trends for the masses.
While official details are still scarce, recent leaks reveal a completely different picture than what has emerged so far and what the device’s design could look like and what innovations it could introduce. According to sources close to the company, the new foldable iPhone could hit the market as early as 2026 . If work continues without further hitches.
According to X account HaYao, the foldable iPhone will be a book-style device , similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold range. Previous rumors suggested Apple was developing a clamshell version, along the lines of the Galaxy Z Flip. But for now it looks like the company will focus on a larger form factor that combines the iPhone and iPad into one device.
The internal display will be around 12 inches , a larger size than initially expected. Making the device a sort of hybrid between the iPhone and the iPad Air.
One of the most interesting aspects of the new foldable iPhone is its hinge, a crucial element in ensuring the durability of the device. According to leaker Jukanlosreve, the left rear part of the device will bend significantly. Suggesting an innovative mechanism to improve the closure and reduce wear over time.
The hinge assembly cost will be around $110 and will be supplied by Amphenol/Taiwan Shin Nihon. While the display will be produced by Samsung, a leader in the flexible panel sector.
In terms of thickness, the foldable iPhone will measure 4.6 mm when open and 9.2 mm when closed, values that make it particularly thin compared to other devices in the same category. The central frame will be made of aluminum .Although Apple is still evaluating how to exploit titanium to increase its resistance.
On the photographic front, the foldable iPhone will feature a dual rear camera, unlike the “Pro” models that boast a three-lens system . Both sensors will use a hybrid glass-plastic lens, a technology already present in current models. For the front camera, Apple could implement metalens technology. Thus reducing the size of the Dynamic Island. This same technology should also debut with the iPhone 17 range.
The foldable iPhone will have two batteries with a combined capacity of 5,000 mAh, ensuring good battery life for a device of this size. As for the launch date, the latest rumors speak of the fall of 2026 , in line with previous reports. Apple aims to sell between 8 and 10 million units in the first year. With the goal of reaching 20 million in 2027.
Apple’s entry into the foldable smartphone market marks an important step for the Cupertino company. Which aims to differentiate itself from competitors with an innovative design and high-quality materials. It remains to be seen how the foldable iPhone will position itself compared to traditional and “Pro” models , and what marketing strategies will be adopted to make it a commercial success. In the meantime, fans of the bitten Apple can only wait for new confirmations and further details in the coming months.https://youtu.be/6Q14eyxgJRc?si=SYUOY5BtIujDZKYm