There has been a lot of speculation about foldable iPhones, and now a new leak is creating a buzz in the market.
As per the post by X user HaYaO (Shun HaYaO), the company is likely to launch its foldable phone as soon as fall 2026. The is expected to launch a foldable mobile iPad and Macbook in 2027.
The post hints that there hasn’t been much progress on smaller foldable phones, like the rumored flip-style model. Instead, larger foldable phones that open like a book to become tablet-sized are being developed.
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The foldable iPhone is said to be 9.2mm thick when folded and 4.6mm thick when unfolded.
The tipster mentioned that the internal screen is comparable to two 6.1‑inch phones folded together, resulting in a total size of over 12 inches. According to the tipster, in 2026, Apple will sell 8-10 million units of foldable iPhones and in 2027, the company will sell 20 million units. Foxconn might be the manufacturer in 2026, with Luxshare potentially taking over in 2027.
It is said that a foldable iPhone screen could be supplied by Samsung, the company is reportedly working on UTG Lens technology exclusively for Apple. This could be a version of the ultra-thin glass (UTG) Samsung uses in its foldable devices. It is said that Apple is designing the hinge. Its parts are sourced from Taiwan-based companies. Internal parts could be sourced from Lingyi.
It is speculated that the iPhone will feature an aluminum alloy middle frame. It is expected to feature a dual rear camera setup. It is said to house a 5,000mAh battery, which is expected to be a 3D stacked cell, exclusively developed by ATL.
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