According to Apple, Apple is working on a foldable smartphone, according to the analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, which shared details on March 5. Kuo works for TF International Securities and collects information from Apple’s suppliers in Asia. He claims that the device will contain a 7.8-inch inner display that folds vertically, without a visible fold, along with an outer 5.5-inch display. The phone is expected to sell between $ 2,000 and $ 2500.

Despite the premium price tag, Kuo said that Apple’s fanbase is unlikely to be deterred, and the company predicts that the foldable phone will “generate strong replacement question” as long as the quality meets expectations.

By comparison, the larger variant of the iPhone costs 16 Pro Max $ 1.199.

Foldable iPhone rumored that he came out in 2026

Foldable phones are striking, but the hinge can break under stress, which is more likely to have recovery than a flat model. Apple’s hinge will be made of stainless steel and titanium alloy, Kuo said.

Mass production is reportedly scheduled for 2026, with a second generation model that may begin the following year.

Apple is still expanding its generative AI features, and the foldable phone is expected to be an important part of this strategy. The larger, split screen design can make new AI-powered experiences possible, such as having an AI-Chatbot on one screen and opening a card on the other, Kuo said.

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Face -id unlikely due to design restrictions

On the other hand, Kuo also suggested that Face ID is unlikely to work on the foldable phone due to mechanical restrictions associated with the thickness of the phone (4.5–4.8 mm when unfolding). Instead, Apple Touch ID is expected to integrate on the side bud.

The device reportedly has a single camera that works in front of the front of the front, whether the phone is open or closed, while a camera is in the back of the folded panels.

Apple faces difficult competition in the foldable market

Apple is entering a foldable telephone market already dominated by Google and Samsung. The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, with its horizontal or book -like form, sells for $ 1.799. Samsung makes a foldable phone (the Galaxy Z Fold 6) and a flipphone (the Galaxy Z Flip 6). Meanwhile, Motorola is also hanging on its retro credit with the 2024 Razr line.