Fans have waited years to see what a folding phone from Apple would look like. Now, new details from the tipster Majin Bu give us a clear picture of the design. The new leak suggests the company has decided to skip the standard clamshell format entirely. Instead, the upcoming iPhone Fold or whatever Apple ends up calling it uses a book-style folding mechanism that opens up like a small tablet.
Apple’s first foldable could feature a book-style design like the Galaxy Z Fold series
The leaked information indicates the device features a wide outer screen and a larger inner display. When closed, you get a traditional phone experience. Open it up, and the screen size rivals an iPad Mini. This massive canvas is perfect for daily productivity. Because of the extra real estate, Apple’s iPhone Fold will finally let you run apps side by side without feeling cramped.
Building a folding screen that looks good is a tough challenge. Older competing devices often have a distracting line down the middle of the glass. The company is determined to fix this visual issue. Sources claim that iPhone Fold’s crease-less displays’ mass production could start in May. By using materials like liquid metal for the hinge, the brand wants the screen to feel flat to the touch.
Apple could hold a special event to introduce the iPhone Fold
While normal flagship models drop every fall, this special folding edition might follow a different timeline. Rumors suggest that Apple may release the iPhone Fold months after the iPhone 18 Pro launch to give both devices their own moment in the spotlight. Delaying the release gives its hardware team more time to perfect the complex hinge design.
Premium hardware comes with a premium price tag. Creating a durable folding phone is definitely expensive. However, the final cost might not be as bad as feared. Early reports guessed the retail price would hit record highs, but newer leaks offer hope.
It seems Apple’s iPhone Fold could cost $2000 instead of the rumored $2300. This still makes it a luxury item, but it stays competitive with similar high-end models.
