The first-generation foldable iPhone is anticipated to be priced between $2,000 and $2,500. Capitalizing on the iPhone’s reputation as an essential device and Apple’s dedicated following, it’s likely to drive significant replacement demand — even at a high cost — as long as the quality lives up to expectations.
Hardware Specs:
1. Touch ID returns as a side button, as Face ID may be absent due to thickness and internal space constraints.
2. The foldable iPhone will have a book-style design, featuring an approximately 7.8-inch crease-free inner display and an approximately 5.5-inch outer display.
3. The rear camera features a dual-lens setup, with one front-facing camera available in both folded and unfolded states.
4. It will measure 9 – 9.5 mm thick when folded and 4.5 – 4.8 mm when unfolded.
5. The hinge will combine stainless steel and titanium alloy, while the casing opts for titanium alloy.
6. It will use the same high-density battery cells as the ultra-thin iPhone 17.Development Schedule:
1. Final specs will be locked in 2Q25, with the official project kickoff in 3Q25 and mass production slated for 4Q26.
2. The second-generation foldable iPhone is expected to begin mass production in 2H27.
MacDailyNews Take: For thickness (or thinness) reference, the iPhone 16 Pro has a depth of 0.32 inch (8.25 mm). Apple’s seminal iPhone 4 featured a depth of 0.37 inch (9.3 mm).
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Apple—What a horrible idea to try and pander to this minuscule percentage of buyers; fad, fad, fad, ending in “e” as in fade away.
I have a friend with a foldable phone. One.
ROFL, a $2000 phone with a build in fatigue point! Sign me up!
It has taken long enough but it will be done right by the premier smartphone maker. Apple’s most important product is extremely mature, sales are underwhelming and it needs a new growth catalyst. At this price point it will be less than 10% of overall sales but it will have a halo effect for driving sales of other iPhones especially the “slim”.
I have a Samsung Z Fold 5 and it’s a great device (from 2023) mind you. The Z Fold 7 will be as close to perfection as Samsung can make the form factor. My biggest gripe is that no fold runs iOS. Apple will fix this glaring oversight soon snd will become the top foldable smartphone producer overnight.
for what? I don’t really see an advantage over regular iphones. Pro Max Size and weight is more than enough
Side-by-side apps, more immersive videos and content, basically an iPad Mini that fits in your pocket, demand will be huge.
Touch ID returns as a side button, as Face ID may be absent due to thickness and internal space constraints.
even at a high cost — as long as the quality lives up to expectations.