Apple's first foldable iPhone may launch in 2026, production to begin late 2025
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Apple is expected to enter the foldable smartphone market next year. As per the popular Apple analyst
Ming-Chi Kuo
, the iPhone maker may launch its first
foldable iPhone
in 2026. Kuo has revealed that Apple may start manufacturing the much-awaited foldable iPhone in late Q3 or Q4 of 2025. 'Assembly supplier Foxconn is expected to officially kick off the project in late 3Q25 or early 4Q25. As of now, many component specifications (including the hinge, which has drawn considerable market attention) have yet to be finalized,' wrote Kuo in a post on X.
Apple foldable iPhone: Likely specs and design
As per Kuo, the first foldable iPhone is said to feature a "book-style" design, akin to Samsung's Galaxy Fold series, rather than a clamshell form factor. The yet to launch foldable iPhone is tipped to feature a 7.8-inch internal display designed to be "crease-free," a significant engineering feat that would differentiate it from many current foldable offerings. The external display is said to measure 5.5-inches.
'The foldable display is one of the few components with finalized specifications and serves as a good reference for estimating potential shipments. Samsung Display (SDC) plans to build annual production capacity for 7-8 million foldable panels to supply the 2026 foldable iPhone. Given that actual production in 2026 may span only a few months, panel shipments that year are likely to fall short of full capacity.' Added Kuo.
Further details emerging from Kuo's analysis suggest the device will boast a titanium alloy chassis, a dual-camera system, and an impressively thin profile, measuring under 5mm when unfolded and between 9-9.5mm when folded. Due to internal space considerations, the foldable iPhone may incorporate Touch ID as a side-mounted sensor instead of Face ID.
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Apple foldable iPhone initial shipments
Initial shipments for the foldable iPhone are projected to be between 3 to 5 million units in 2026. Apple has reportedly placed a total order for 15 to 20 million foldable iPhones, but this volume is expected to be spread across a two to three-year product lifecycle, suggesting a more gradual market adoption for what is expected to be a premium-priced device.
'Recent market rumors suggest Apple has placed an order for 15–20 million foldable iPhones. Based on checks across multiple components, this volume likely reflects cumulative demand over the product's 2–3 year lifecycle, rather than 2026 alone. This indicates that Apple's foldable iPhone, expected to enter mass production in 2H26, may ship several million units annually in both 2027 and 2028, possibly due to its premium pricing,' said Kuo.
Apple foldable iPhone: Likely price
Rumors indicate the foldable iPhone could carry a price tag upwards of $2,000 to $2,500 (approximately Rs 1.73 lakh to Rs 2.16 lakh).
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