JAKARTA - Ahead of its near launch, rumors about the iPhone Fold are getting tighter. Recent reports suggest that Apple will most likely remove the Dynamic Island feature on the outside screen of the device. Instead, using a punch-hole camera and Touch ID embedded in the power button 'similar to the one on the iPad Air.
Long speculation about the design approach that Apple will finally be taking is starting to open. Apple is said to have chosen a folding format like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold, where ordinary iPhone sizes can be opened to a tablet the size of a mini iPad.
According to trusted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple decided not to use Face ID on the first generation iPhone Fold due to limited space on very thin screen designs. Instead, Apple will adopt Touch ID on side buttons, as already in use on iPad Air and iPad mini lines.
Kuo said that Face ID modules are too big to fit in first-generation foldable devices. Therefore, Apple relies on capacitive sensors on power buttons for biometric authentication.
Main Screen And External Screen
Based on a leak from the Korea eux1122 blog, which cites information from the Weibo site and the Digital Chat Station report, here are the iPhone Fold screen details:
- Internal screen: 7.76 inches, resolution 2713 x 1920 pixels
- External screen: 5.49 inches, resolution 2088 x 1422 pixels
- punch-hole design: both on the inside and outside screens, without Dynamic Island
The punch-hole front camera design resembles an Android foldable phone like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 or Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold. This confirms that Apple is avoiding the complexity of Dynamic Island designs for this foldable device.
Apple's decision to leave Face ID and Dynamic Island is in line with their focus on internal space efficiency and sleek design. In folding devices, space is a premium commodity, and large components such as Face ID modules can be an obstacle to design.
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By adopting Touch ID on power buttons and punch-hole cameras, Apple can simplify design, improve reliability, and keep a secure biometric experience for users.
While there has been no official confirmation, many observers predict that the iPhone Fold will be introduced in late 2025 or early 2026, as part of Apple's device diversification strategy into new categories.
If these reports are accurate, the iPhone Fold will be the cleanest foldable device in terms of Apple design, without bangs or Dynamic Island, but still functional with a combination of extensive screens and practical authentication.
The iPhone Fold will be the most awaited Apple device this year, and all eyes are now on Apple's first major step in the foldable smartphone world.
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