Rumors about the expected folding iPhone have copied the covers of our website for years, but now, which is getting closer, these information begin to take weight through more specific leaks that tell us more specifically about how the device will be.
Everything indicates that Apple has advanced in the development of its first smartphone with flexible screen, and if everything follows as planned, It could be launched in 2026 or 2027.
Folding iPhone: Price and departure date
In recent weeks we have received countless rumors and leaks on the folding iPhone. The latest information, by the hand of analysts such as Ming-Chi Kuo and Jeff Pu, coincide in several key aspects of the device. The folding iPhone is expected to have a 7.8 -inch internal screen When deployed and an external 5.5 -inch screen for use without opening the phone. Unlike other folding models such as the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, Apple would bet on a Book type designsimilar to the galaxy z fold.
The development of the device would have recently entered the introduction phase of a new product in the Foxconn factory, which indicates that Apple would have already practically finished the design and functionality of the device and would be preparing for mass production. However, according to the sources, the terminal would not reach the market before late 2026with 2027 as a possible more probable arrival date. This means that, although the folding iPhone has been seen as “imminent” for years, this time it seems that it will be the definitive one, and it is finally around the corner.
The price is another aspect that has caught attention. According to the Barclays Tim Long analyst, this model could reach the market with an initial price of approximately $ 2,299 in the United States, which would make it one of the most expensive iPhone in history. To put it in perspective, the iPhone 16 pro Max starts from $ 1,199 in the same market, so the folding model would cost almost double. In Spain, the figures would still be worse, since it could be around € 2,500.
What will the folding iPhone be
Beyond the price, filtered specifications suggest that Apple is betting on a premium device in every way. The folding iPhone is expected to have a system of double rear cameraa front camera, an ignition button with Touch ID instead of Face ID and a high density battery. In addition, I would highlight for your Ultrafine design: 4.5 mm thick when it is deployed and between 9 and 9.5 mm when it is folded. For its construction, Apple would use titanium on the outside, while the hinge would combine this same material with stainless steel to offer greater resistance.
Although there are still a couple of years for its possible launch, the folding iPhone is already starting to emerge as a revolutionary device within the Apple catalog. While the folding phones market is dominated by Samsung, Huawei and other manufacturers, the arrival of Apple could completely redefine the concept and adoption of this technology. Now we just have to wait to see if it really becomes the new standard or if it is one more experiment within the Cupertino ecosystem.
