It seems more and more that Apple does indeed work on a foldable iPhone and will actually appear on the market. New rumors bring the iPhone Fold to the attention again. According to sources, the foldable iPhone will become even thinner than the new iPhone Air!
When Apple introduced the Air, it became clear that this was possible a prelude to the iPhone Fold. Rumors indicate that the Fold will consist of two Air models when folding; Yet the fold seems to be even thinner than 5.6 mm.
iPhone Fold even thinner than the Air
Ming-Chi Kuo was one of the first to rumor had shared the folding iPhone. KUO expects the device to have a foldable book design, with an interior screen of approximately 7.8 inches and an exterior screen of 5.5 inches. This means that the iPhone looks like an iPad mini screen when it is folded.
According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo If Apple would have succeeded in making the Fold, once folded, even flatter than the Air. If the fold would have a thickness of 4.5-4.8 mm, the iPhone would have been folded closed, it might have a thickness of 9-9.5 mm. For comparison, the iPhone 17 Pro Max has a thickness of 8.75 mm.
That is a decent achievement on a technological level, especially in view of the complexity of folding screens and hinge mechanisms. It is not just a matter of design; Apple seems to aim for a device that is both elegant and practical, without making concessions to strength.
Apps optimized for multitasking
In addition to the ultra -thin design, rumors suggest that the iPhone Fold makes new ways of multitasking possible. Applications adapt smoothly to open and close the device, so that users can switch between different windows and tasks without interruption. With this, Apple wants to further increase the ease of use of iOS, specifically tailored to the unique form factor of the fold.
Apple is expected to promote the device as one of the first folding with an invisible fold. It will be a premium smartphone that is finished with stainless steel and titanium.
Price iPhone Fold and Availability
The most recent information indicates that the iPhone Fold is expected to be launched in September 2026 with a price of at least 2,000 dollars in the United States. There is speculation that the price can vary between around $ 1,800 and $ 2,300, depending on the model and the storage capacity, and that it will be the most expensive iPhone ever, with a European price around 2,100 to 2,800 euros through taxes and import duties.
Yet there are noises that report that Apple may want to put the iPhone Fold cheaper in the market. This would make the device accessible to a wider audience, and Apple could really compete with existing foldables from other brands. Yet the Fold will perhaps become the most expensive iPhone of that moment.