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Rumors of a foldable iPhone date back as far as 2017, but more recent reporting suggests Apple has finally locked onto a realistic window. Most sources now point to fall 2026, likely alongside the iPhone 18 lineup, with some supply-chain hints suggesting mass production could begin in mid-2026 if development stays on track. Mark Gurman has gone back and forth on timing, initially suggesting Apple could launch "as early as 2026," before later writing that the device would ship at the end of 2026 and sell primarily in 2027. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has also repeatedly cited the second half of 2026 a

Apple has tested multiple fold styles and device sizes, including one with a clamshell design that would be similar in size to a current iPhone that folds in half vertically, and a book-like design that folds horizontally and opens up to a larger iPad mini-sized display. In 2024, it was sounding like Apple would go with the clamshell design because it was testing prototypes in that style, but 2025 rumors have solidified around a book-like design. With the book style, the iPhone would have an outer display and camera that can be used when it's closed, and then a larger, inner display that offer

Multiple rumors suggest the first foldable iPhone will debut in September 2026 alongside the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ models.

Current consensus suggests Apple has settled on a book-style foldable design, similar to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold series, rather than a clamshell flip phone. When unfolded, the iPhone Fold is expected to resemble a small tablet like the iPad mini (8.3 inches). Based on the rumor mill, though, the iPhone Fold may be a touch smaller, with an internal display measuring around 7.7 to 7.8 inches. When closed, it should function like a conventional smartphone, with an outer display in the 5.5-inch range. CAD leaks and alleged case-maker molds suggest the device may be shorter and wider than a standar