Apple Starts Screen Production For First Folding IPhones

JAKARTA - Apple is rumored to have started screen production for its first foldable iPhone to launch in 2026. This innovative screen will be supplied exclusively by Samsung Display, one of the world's largest OLED manufacturers and Apple's main rivals on the smartphone market and foldable devices.

Apple usually chooses to diversify its supply chain, but specifically for this folding screen, Samsung Display is said to be the sole supplier for the next few years.

This decision is considered reasonable, given Samsung's long experience in producing folding phones and proven OLED screen quality.

IPhone Fold Specifications

Based on rumors and reports from South Korea, here are some leaks of Apple's folding iPhone specifications:

- Screen size: 7.58 inches when opened

- aspect ratio: 14.1:10

- Resolution: 2713 x 1920 pixels

- Camera: Dual 48MP (unlike the three-camera trend on iPhone flagship)

- Engsel: Using a metallic glass or metal liquid for extra durability on the folding mechanism

- Price: Estimated around 2,000 US dollars (around Rp32 million, depending on the exchange rate)

Apple is known to be very careful in releasing new products, especially for innovation categories such as foldable phones. One of the main reasons Apple postponed launches is to ensure hinge and screen resilience of two components that often become weak points in the early generation of foldable phones from other brands.

With the use of metal-liquid hinges, Apple hopes to present devices that are more durable and comfortable to use in the long term.

After nearly two decades of maintaining conventional smartphone designs, Apple is finally preparing to enter the foldable phone market. This step was taken after learning various challenges and failures from competitors, so it is hoped that Apple's first foldable iPhone will appear more mature and have minimal problems.

With an estimated price of 2,000 US dollars, this foldable iPhone is clearly aimed at the premium segment. However, for Apple fans and technology, 2026 will be a highly anticipated year to witness Apple's new breakthrough in the foldable phone.