Apple iPhone Fold Is Likely To Feature These Specs To Align With Carbon Goals

Apple has been one of the pioneers when it comes to technological advancements in smartphones, but the company has so far not entered the foldable devices segment. Now, reports suggest that Apple could launch its own foldable smartphone, the iPhone Fold, as early as 2026.

The tech giant is expected to start production in Q4 2026 and the product could be launched in late 2026 or early 2027, barring delays. Foxconn is likely to be the main assembly partner for the iPhone Fold and Apple has entered the New Product Introduction stage with the company, as per reports.

Apple has been one of the pioneers when it comes to technological advancements in smartphones, but the company has so far not entered the foldable devices segment. Now, reports suggest that Apple could launch its own foldable smartphone, the iPhone Fold, as early as 2026.

The tech giant is expected to start production in Q4 2026 and the product could be launched in late 2026 or early 2027, barring delays. Foxconn is likely to be the main assembly partner for the iPhone Fold and Apple has entered the New Product Introduction stage with the company, as per reports.

The smartphone will reportedly include 2,713 x 1,920 px resolution and a 7.76-inch main display. The panel will get an under-display camera. These cameras have been part of the Z Fold lineup of Apple’s rival Samsung Galaxy since the Z Fold3 model. Apart from that, a punch-hole cutout will be provided at the front for the selfie camera. There are no exact specs available for the rear cameras.

A 5.49-inch cover screen will be part of the foldable iPhones. It will have a resolution of 2,088 x 1,422 px.

Tipster Ming-Chi Kuo has hinted that Apple might use liquid metal for the iPhone Fold hinge to ensure rigidity. The "amorphous alloy" is 2.5 times stronger than titanium, which can make the models more durable. This comes at a time when there is speculation that Apple might shift back to aluminium for the iPhone 17 Pro series. The move is motivated by the tech giant’s desire to make its devices lighter and also achieve its carbon neutrality goals by 2030.

According to reports, Apple will remove the Dynamic Island feature present on the outside screen of its models for its foldable device. The models will not feature Face ID either. Instead, a Touch ID sensor will be integrated into the power button.

This can ensure that the model is efficient in terms of internal space. Large components like Face ID modules can be an issue in terms of designing foldable devices and can be too big for first-generation foldable devices. The Touch ID sensor is also used in iPad mini and iPad Air.

According to a report by GSM Arena, the model could be priced between $2,100-$2,300 (Rs 1.8 lakh to 1.96 lakh approximately). For Indian consumers, the iPhone Fold could cost over Rs 2 lakh, including import taxes. If the pricing range is true, it could be Apple’s most expensive smartphone.