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Good news for the iPhone lovers as Apple will soon going to introduce its first foldable iPhone. It might launch in September 2026, as per the reliable tipster Ming-Chi Kuo. While the hardware and design are still in the development phase, and as per the report, it will be assembled by Foxconn
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Display might be developed by Samsung
While many components are still in the development phase but as per the analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the foldable display design has been finalized. Samsung Display has been chosen as the panel supplier and is currently setting up production capacity so it can deliver 7 to 8 million foldable screens per year.
Multi-Year Shipment Plan
It is also assumed that Apple placed an order of 15 to 20 million foldable iPhones, but it's huge in number, so it can deliver in two to three years, not at the time of launch. As per Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple might get the 3 to 5 million foldable iPhones in 2026, while additional will be delivered till 2028. Which means Apple will launch it gradually because of the high price tag.
Expected Design and Hardware
In his March 2025 report, Ming-Chi Kuo hinted at several key features expected in Apple’s first foldable iPhone. These include a book-style folding design, a 5.5-inch outer screen, and a 7.8-inch inner display. The device is also rumored to include a side-mounted Touch ID sensor, a dual-camera setup, a titanium alloy frame, and an ultra-thin profile, which might be less than 5mm when unfolded.
Launch Timeline
It is expected that Apple will launch its foldable iPhone, likely to be in fall 2026, along with the iPhone 18 series. While, as per Ming-Chi Kuo, these are all the assumptions for the release, it can depend on the development process.
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