Foldable iPhone Rumors Tip 2026 Launch, $2,000+ Price Tag

Rumors about Apple’s first foldable iPhone have been swirling for years. Though competitors like Samsung, Google, and OnePlus have already released a few generations of foldables, Apple has yet to do the same.

According to a report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is ready to make the leap and launch a foldable iPhone by late 2026 or early 2027. 

The device will feature a book-style clamshell design with a 7.8-inch inner and 5.5-inch outer display. In line with previous rumors, Kuo says Apple will aim for a “crease-free” display on the inside. Apple could use stainless steel and titanium for the hinge, with titanium on the exterior case. The phone would be up to 9.5mm thick when folded and around 4.8mm when unfolded.

While it seemed like Apple had ditched Touch ID with the iPhone 16e, Kuo says the foldable iPhone could bring it back. However, it would be a side button like we’ve seen on the iPad.

The device is expected to come with Apple Intelligence features and enable things like map-viewing for navigation on one side and chatting about travel plans with a chatbot on the other. 

As for the cameras, the foldable iPhone could receive a dual-lens setup at the back and a front-facing camera for both folded and unfolded states. The device would use the same high-density battery cells expected on the iPhone 17.

Kuo says the final specs should be finalized by the second quarter of this year, and it will enter mass production by Q4 2026. Apple expects to ship 3-5 million units of the first-gen foldable iPhone in 2026 and 20 million units, including the second-gen device, by 2027.

The foldable could cost anywhere from $2,000 to $2,500, according to Kuo. Samsung’s latest flagship Galaxy Z Fold 6 was also priced in the same range ($2,019.99) at launch.

Samsung’s Wildest Screens Yet: Stretchable, Foldable, and Scrollable!

Like What You’re Reading?

Sign up for Fully Mobilized newsletter to get our top mobile tech stories delivered right to your inbox.

This newsletter may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links.
By clicking the button, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our
Terms of Use and
Privacy Policy.
You may unsubscribe from the newsletters at any time.

About Jibin Joseph

Contributor

Jibin is a tech news writer based out of Ahmedabad, India. Previously, he served as the editor of iGeeksBlog and is a self-proclaimed tech enthusiast who loves breaking down complex information for a broader audience.

Read Jibin’s full bio

Read the latest from Jibin Joseph