We have been talking for many months about a iPhone Fold or foldablewhich will be the first device of this type that Apple will launch on the market, trying to compete with other brands that have had one for a long time, and which would be preparing renewals.
However, everything indicates that, in this case, Apple will surpass any device, achieving the best available at the moment, although this will also be reflected in the price, so sales could be reduced. Apple does not believe in that, and would be betting on greater production.
Will the foldable iPhone be a sales success?
Apple appears to be preparing a big launch for its first foldable iPhone. According to recent leaks, the company has ordered enough OLED screens to produce around 10 million unitsa much higher figure than initially expected.
This model, which many call the “iPhone Fold,” would have a book-type design. When closed it would work like a normal iPhone with an outer screen of about 5.3 inches, and when opened it displays a internal screen close to 7.6 inchessimilar to a small tablet. The idea is that you can use it compactly on a daily basis and, when you need more space, you simply open it.
Apple would also be betting on some interesting technical improvements: the front camera would be hidden under the screen so that there are no visible holes, and the panel would use a process that allows it to be done thinner and with better shine. Everything indicates that they are looking for a cleaner and more modern experience, without sacrificing the feeling of using a premium device.
That Apple has ordered so many panels suggests that it won't settle for a limited release. It seems that the company is confident that there will be good demand and wants to enter the folding market with force, offering something more polished than what already exists. If the rumors come true, 2026 could be the year we finally see the first iPhone capable of bending.
All of this is very risky, since, on the one hand, we understand that, if it is a success, Apple does not want the majority of users to wait weeks for it, potentially regretting it and losing sales. However, on the other hand, if something similar to the iPhone Air happens, Apple could lose a lot of money, and the success of a folding phone, which, although they are not currently the best sellers, may be in the future, with other brands that are already more advanced and have more experience.
For now we have to wait, and see if this production really takes place, and Apple has a large stock at its launch, which, if at a high price, as assumed, could raise many doubts about its success. And you, what do you think of this terminal? Do you think it was time to see something like this, or does it seem like a very futuristic project and not so interesting in practice? Leave us a comment.
