As we saw earlier this year, Samsung Display knows folds. And apparently that innovation has led them to a major win — producing crease-free displays for the iPhone’s first foldable cellphone in 2026.
Samsung Display (SDC), which is an entirely separate company from Samsung itself that produces screens for many other companies, will reportedly begin mass production of its flexible folding screens later this year in time for Apple’s foldable iPhone launch in summer 2026, as reported by Korea JoongAng Daily.
Rumors that Apple will launch its first folding iPhone, possibly called the iPhone Flip, in 2026 are growing stronger, but Tuesday’s report seems to indicate that Apple will not be producing its crease-free screens in-house. Industry insider Ming-Chi Kuo says the move could mean that Apple is more confident in SDC to “ensure stable mass production of the foldable iPhone in 2026.”
In a phone market increasingly populated with foldables, Apple has taken its time to do it right (and they’d better). And why not deploy a company like Samsung Display, which boasts innovations include a double-folding display and even stretchable screens.
