JAKARTA - The iPhone Fold is back in the spotlight after the latest leak said Apple's first foldable phone is likely to launch by the end of 2026. This device is said to be a major change from the iPhone design that has been known for a long time, as well as marking Apple's move into the foldable smartphone market, which has been previously crowded by its competitors.
Rumors about the iPhone Fold have actually been circulating since 2017, but the release schedule has continued to shift. Now, the latest speculation says Apple is targeting the iPhone Fold as part of the iPhone launch line in the fall of 2026, although there is still a possibility of going back to 2027 due to technical constraints, especially on the hinge.
In terms of design, the iPhone Fold is rumored to open like a book. When unfolded, the screen resembles an iPad mini with a size of around 7.76 inches, slightly smaller than the 8.3-inch iPad mini. To achieve this size, Apple is said to make the iPhone Fold body wider and closer to a square shape when folded, unlike the conventional iPhone which tends to be slim.
The resolution of its folding screen is claimed to reach 2,713 x 1,920 pixels, higher than the iPad mini. When folded, the device is estimated to have a thickness of just over 11 mm, while in the open state it is about 5.64 mm thick, approaching the standard of Apple's super thin devices.
The screen is Apple's main focus. The company is said to be very serious about avoiding the folding or crease problems that have been the weakness of folding phones. After years of research and working with LG Display, Apple is rumored to have finally chosen Samsung Display as a screen supplier. Samsung's latest folding screen technology, which was even exhibited at CES 2026, is said to have the potential to be used on the iPhone Fold.
In addition to the main screen, the iPhone Fold is also predicted to have a second screen on the outside measuring around 5.49 inches. This external screen allows the device to continue to be used like a regular iPhone when folded, with the same resolution quality and pixel density as the latest generation of iPhones.
For the hinge part, Apple is said to use Liquidmetal material. This material is claimed to be much stronger than titanium alloys, resistant to deformation, but still light, so it is expected to be able to support the folding mechanism while keeping the screen durable.
From the camera sector, the iPhone Fold is likely to carry two rear cameras, namely the main camera and ultra-wide, both of which are estimated to have a resolution of 48 MP. Interestingly, the front camera on the internal folding screen is said to be hidden under the screen, while the external screen still uses a punch-hole camera. Apple is said to want to keep the main screen clean without a notch or Dynamic Island.
As for the price, the iPhone Fold is predicted to be the most expensive iPhone ever released. A number of analysts estimate that the price tag is in the range of 2,000 to 2,500 US dollars, or equivalent to more expensive than some high-end Mac computers. The latest report says the minimum price will not be below 2,000 US dollars.
If this rumor is true, the iPhone Fold will be Apple's ultra-premium product that targets a limited market. This is also a proof of whether Apple is able to present a folding phone with its typical quality and durability. The technology world is now waiting, whether the iPhone Fold will really become a new standard or just Apple's expensive experiment.
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