Apple's First Foldable iPhone: Complete Specs Leaked Ahead of September 2026 Launch

Apple’s First Foldable iPhone: Complete Specs Leaked Ahead of September 2026 Launch

Apple’s First Foldable iPhone: Complete Specs Leaked Ahead of September 2026 Launch

News on October 2, 2025 — Apple is preparing to enter the foldable smartphone market with its first folding iPhone, according to multiple industry sources.

The device is expected to launch in September 2026 alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series, marking a significant shift in Apple’s product strategy.

Apple's First Foldable iPhone: Complete Specs Leaked Ahead of September 2026 Launch

Production Timeline

The foldable iPhone entered Foxconn’s New Product Introduction (NPI) phase in March 2025, with trial production scheduled for September-October 2025. Mass production is planned for the second quarter of 2026, positioning the device for a fall release.

Samsung Display will serve as the primary screen supplier, while Corning will provide ultra-thin UTG (Ultra-Thin Glass) for the cover glass. General Interface Solution (GIS) will handle cutting and quality inspection of the display components.

Design and Build

The device will adopt a book-style inward folding design similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series. Key design specifications include:

Folded thickness: 9-9.5mm
Unfolded thickness: 4.5-4.8mm (thinner than the rumored iPhone Air)
Materials: Titanium alloy chassis for weight reduction
Hinge: Titanium alloy and stainless steel combination with liquid metal components manufactured through die-casting, designed to enhance durability and minimize screen creasing

Display Specifications

The foldable iPhone will feature a dual-screen configuration:

External Display:

5.5-inch screen
2088×1422 resolution
460 PPI pixel density
Punch-hole camera design
Size comparable to standard iPhones for quick daily tasks

Internal Display:

7.8-inch screen
2713×1920 resolution (4:3 aspect ratio)
428 PPI pixel density
Built-in metal stress dispersion plate for “near-creaseless” appearance
Self-healing coating technology for improved scratch resistance

Both displays will utilize flexible OLED panels with HDR support, Apple’s signature wide color gamut, and ProMotion adaptive refresh rate technology (1-120Hz).

Performance and Connectivity

The device is expected to feature:

Processor: A20-series chip
Memory: LPDDR5X RAM
Storage: UFS 4.0
Modem: Apple’s second-generation C2 baseband chip
SIM: eSIM only, no physical SIM card slot

Battery and Charging

Apple will incorporate high-density battery technology similar to that used in the iPhone 17 Air, supporting:

40W wired fast charging
15W MagSafe wireless charging

Security and Cameras

In a notable departure from recent iPhone models, the foldable iPhone will eliminate Face ID in favor of a side-mounted Touch ID sensor integrated into the power button—similar to current iPad models. This marks the return of fingerprint authentication to the iPhone lineup after several years.

Camera System:

4 total cameras
External screen: Single punch-hole front camera
Internal screen: Under-screen camera (USC)
Rear: Dual-camera system with 48MP main sensor featuring sensor-shift optical image stabilization

Pricing

The foldable iPhone is projected to be the most expensive iPhone ever released, with U.S. pricing estimated between US$1,800-$2,500.

Future Foldable Plans

Beyond the foldable iPhone, Apple is also developing a foldable iPad with an 18-20 inch unfolded display, targeted for release in 2028.

The introduction of a foldable iPhone represents Apple’s response to the growing foldable smartphone market, currently dominated by Samsung, with emerging competition from Chinese manufacturers. If these reports prove accurate, Apple’s entry could reshape the premium foldable segment and set new standards for the category.

All specifications and release dates are based on industry reports and have not been officially confirmed by Apple.