IPhone Fold Predicted To Launch End Of 2026 Without Face ID

JAKARTA - The Ming-Chi Kuo analyst, who has been known for his fairly accurate predictions about the products Apple will issue, has again made an analysis, which has shocked the smartphone world.

Thursday, March 6 on platform X, he stated that the iPhone Fold that the public has been waiting for, will come with a 7.8-inch folding screen without folding, but without Face ID features. This device is predicted to launch at the end of 2026 or early 2027.

Previously, there were rumors that the initial production of the folding iPhone would begin at the end of 2025, with mass production ahead of launch in the second half of 2026. However, Kuo is now forecasting a delayed launch schedule to the end of 2026 or early 2027.

While Kuo doesn't explicitly mention whether this information comes from supply chains or just speculation, it provides specific details about the first-generation iPhone Fold:

The dimension of this screen is in line with previous rumors that the 5.49-inch outer screen and a 7.74-inch deep screen. Previously, there were also reports that the inner screen of the iPhone Fold would have a size of more than 12 inches when it was fully opened.

Ming-Chi Kuo also revealed the estimated development schedule and production of the iPhone Fold:

However, Kuo did not include concrete evidence to support this prediction. Although the information about the folding-free screen is reinforced by other rumors, the estimated number of shipments is still too early to be ascertained.

Apple seems to still address technical challenges to ensure its folding screen doesn't leave any folding marks after repeated use.