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📐 Design: Book-Style with 4:3 Aspect Ratio
According to the latest leaks (MacRumors, February 2026), Apple has finally chosen the "book-style" design over clamshell. The iPhone Fold opens horizontally like a book, offering an internal display the size of an iPad mini.
The internal (unfolded) display measures 7.76 inches with 2,713 x 1,920 pixel resolution, while the external display (when closed) will be 5.49 inches with 2,088 x 1,422 pixels and a 4:3 aspect ratio. This means it'll be shorter and wider than current foldables, resembling a small iPad more than a traditional phone.
If the 4.5mm unfolded thickness is confirmed, it would be the thinnest device Apple has ever built — surpassing even the 12.9″ iPad Pro at 5.1mm. UBS analysts suggest the final thickness might be a few millimeters thicker, but it remains slimmer than any current iPhone.
🔧 The Crease Disappears: New Display Technology
One of the biggest problems with foldable smartphones has always been the visible crease at the folding point. Apple, according to multiple reports, refused to compromise on this issue.
To achieve this, Apple uses ultra-thin glass from Lens Technology and raw materials from Corning, combined with an entirely new Samsung OLED display technology. This new technique integrates touch sensors directly into the display, reducing overall thickness by ~19%.
Apple is also evaluating transparent polyimide film — a harder protective membrane — to differentiate on durability from the competition, according to February 2026 reports.
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⚙️ Liquid Metal & Titanium Hinges
The hinge is the most critical component of any foldable smartphone. Apple plans to use liquid metal — an amorphous metal the company has been studying for over 15 years.
🔩 Liquid Metal Hinge
More durable than titanium alloy, resistant to bending and deformation. Its structure comes from rapid heating and cooling during manufacturing.
🛡️ Titanium + Aluminum Frame
According to analyst Jeff Pu, the frame will combine titanium at stress points and aluminum elsewhere, for strength and lightness.
📱 Structural Glass Mid-Frame
Apple is considering a glass mid-frame that would minimize creasing, with color filter-on-encapsulation layer for cleaner colors.
📸 Cameras: 4 Lenses Total
The iPhone Fold is expected to feature a total of four cameras:
- Rear main camera: 48MP Main lens
- Rear Ultra Wide: 48MP Ultra Wide lens
- External selfie: Hole-punch camera in the external display
- Internal under-display: 24MP camera beneath the screen — an industry first at this resolution
The 24-megapixel under-display camera would be an industry first — no Android foldable has reached this resolution for an under-display camera. Note that there will be no telephoto lens, likely due to space constraints.
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💻 A20 Processor & C2 Modem
The heart of the iPhone Fold will be the A20 chip, manufactured on TSMC's new 2nm process. The transition to 2nm brings:
Apple is also expected to use WMCM (Wafer-Level Multi-Chip Module) technology, which integrates RAM directly into the wafer alongside CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine. This means faster Apple Intelligence performance, better thermal management, and improved AI processing.
Another significant element is the second-generation C2 modem — the successor to C1. Unlike C1, C2 will support mmWave 5G and match Qualcomm modems in performance.
🔋 Battery: The Largest in Any iPhone Ever
Despite the extremely thin design, Apple worked hard on energy efficiency. According to recent reports:
💡 The iPhone Fold battery is estimated between 5,400 and 5,800 mAh — the largest capacity Apple has ever put in an iPhone. For comparison, the iPhone 17 Pro Max has 5,088 mAh.
Apple reduced the display driver IC from 28nm to 16nm, a significant improvement that saves energy. High-density battery cells specifically designed for foldables will also be used.
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🔐 Touch ID Instead of Face ID
In a surprising move, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that Apple likely won't include Face ID in the iPhone Fold. The reason? There isn't enough space in the internal structure for Face ID components, given the priority on thinness.
Instead, Touch ID integrated into a side button will be used — similar to the iPad mini. This change is notable since Apple just eliminated Touch ID from the iPhone line with the iPhone 16e.
The device will also be eSIM-only, without a physical SIM slot — exactly like the iPhone Air.
💰 Price: Between $1,800 and $2,500
Here's where things get interesting — and expensive:
📊 iPhone Fold Price Estimates
If these prices are confirmed, the iPhone Fold will likely cost between €2,200 and €2,800 or more globally, considering taxes and the significant historical pricing difference with the US. That's nearly double the price of an iPhone 17 Pro Max.
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📅 When Does It Launch?
According to multiple sources — Wall Street Journal, Ming-Chi Kuo, Jeff Pu, The Information — Apple is targeting the iPhone Fold release for late 2026, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone 18 Air.
However, there's also a possibility of delays. Kuo reports that development is behind initial expectations and yields could create stock shortages until 2027. A separate report (October 2025) even suggested a possible complete postponement to 2027.
🔮 Tip: Apple is already planning a second-generation iPhone Fold for 2027, which would coincide with the 20th anniversary of the first iPhone launch.
🆚 How Does It Compare to Competition?
Samsung is already on its 6th generation of foldables (Galaxy Z Fold), while Google, Motorola, and Huawei have their own solutions. Apple is coming late, but with some advantages:
📊 iPhone Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Samsung has already responded by preparing a "Wide Fold" smartphone that mimics Apple's design, according to ETNews reports (December 2025). This shows how seriously Samsung takes the iPhone Fold threat.
🌍 What It Means for Global Users
If you're interested in the iPhone Fold, here are some things you need to know:
- Global pricing: Expected between $1,800-$2,500+, depending on capacity
- Colors: Initially only black and white variants
- eSIM: You'll need eSIM support — check with your carrier
- Repair: Foldable technology will require specialized repair expertise
- Availability: Expect shortages in the first days — pre-orders recommended
At OnOff.gr we're closely monitoring every development around the iPhone Fold and will update this article as soon as new details are announced. If you need any support or repair for your iPhone, contact us!
