Apple’s first foldable iPhone is back in the spotlight after a new leak shared specific measurements about its display crease and hinted at an imminent launch. The latest details suggest Apple has pushed hard to reduce the visible fold line, which remains one of the biggest concerns around foldable smartphones.
According to the information shared, Apple has managed to control the crease depth to under 0.15mm, while the fold angle stays below 2.5 degrees. These numbers point to a display that looks flatter when unfolded and feels smoother under the finger, which aligns with earlier claims that Apple solved the long-standing crease problem.
Chinese leaker ‘Fixed Focus Digital’ posted the details on Weibo and claimed that Apple has already placed manufacturing orders for its foldable display.
“The production line did see the production order of Apple’s folding screen and confirmed this year’s meeting.
The price is conservative, the crease is less than 0.15mm, the crease angle is less than 2.5 degrees, and the product strength is good.”
Crease measurements and design details
A crease depth under 0.15mm means the fold line is extremely shallow. For context, a standard sheet of paper measures around 0.1mm thick, so the indentation should feel subtle in daily use. Likewise, a fold angle below 2.5 degrees suggests a smoother transition across the display instead of a sharp ridge.
Reports indicate the device will feature a 7.8-inch inner display and a 5.5-inch cover screen, following a book-style design similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold. Analyst Ming Chi Kuo previously said Apple plans to include two rear cameras, a front camera on the cover display, another on the inner screen, and Touch ID built into the power button.
The foldable iPhone could measure around 4.5mm when unfolded and between 9mm and 9.5mm when closed. Apple is expected to unveil it alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models in September, marking its most significant hardware shift in years.
