Apple has but to verify the existence of its first foldable iPhone, however that hasn’t stopped leaks and predictions round its launch timeline. Famous analyst Ming-Chi Kuo now claims that Apple provider Foxconn is predicted to start work on the foldable iPhone mission later this 12 months. Whereas the system’s show will reportedly be sourced from Samsung Show, a number of different key part specs are nonetheless being finalised. The foldable iPhone is at present anticipated to launch in 2026 and is prone to carry a premium price ticket.
Apple Foldable iPhone Might Use Samsung Show
In an X (previously Twitter) publish, TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo shared updates relating to the production of Apple’s foldable iPhone. The analyst states that Foxconn will begin the mission by the tip of the third quarter or early within the fourth quarter of this 12 months. As per Kuo, many part specs, together with the hinge, have but to be finalised.
The upcoming handset is claimed to function a Samsung-made foldable show. Samsung Display is claimed to be making ready to fabricate seven to eight million versatile panels for the foldable iPhone. “Provided that precise manufacturing in 2026 could span just a few months, panel shipments that 12 months are prone to fall in need of full capability”, Kuo added.
Additional, Kuo opines that Apple is could have positioned orders for 15-20 million foldable iPhone fashions. That is prone to cowl the anticipated demand for the product’s lifecycle spanning from two to 3 years. Mass manufacturing of the foldable iPhone is claimed to be scheduled for the second half of 2026. Apple is predicted to ship a number of million items of the system yearly in each 2027 and 2028, probably attributable to its premium pricing.
The iPhone Fold is rumoured to break cover in fall 2026. Nevertheless, Kuo cautions that plans might nonetheless change earlier than the mission formally kicks off.
Apple’s book-style foldable smartphone is speculated to come back with a 5.5-inch outer show and a 7.8-inch internal display screen when unfolded. The telephone might value round $2,300 (roughly Rs. 1,99,000) for the bottom variant within the US and is predicted to be obtainable in restricted items. It’s rumoured to have a metallic hinge.