Apple is working on a foldable phone—no secret there. For years, speculation has surrounded Apple’s entry into the foldable phone market, and while competitors like Samsung and Huawei have already taken a leap forward, Apple has chosen to remain tight-lipped about its plans. However, a new leak has surfaced, allegedly revealing detailed specifications of the rumoured foldable iPhone.
While the details provided in this leak are in agreement with some past reports, the source of the leak, referred to as “zwz,” is unknown and has no verified past record.
The Design and Display Details
According to a report by MacRumours, that first reported on this leak, Apple’s rumoured iPhone Fold will be over 12 inches in size when unfolded. Regarding the form factor of the device, the leaker describes the phone as “comparable to two 6.1-inch iPhones folded together.”
Further, the leak claims that Samsung will be the exclusive supplier of the foldable display. This contradicts earlier reports suggesting Apple is yet to select its display supplier and could do so by April this year.
The leak also suggests that the iPhone Fold will be 4.6 mm thin when unfolded and 9.2 mm when folded, which, if true, would make it thinner than Apple’s M4 iPad Pro and other leading foldable smartphones.
The Folding Mechanism
Another notable claim by the leaker is that the iPhone Fold will feature a “large folding mechanism” on the left rear side. This suggests that the phone will open like a book, which again contradicts a previous rumour that suggested a clamshell-style fold, similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, or a wrap-around folding design, similar to Huawei’s Mate Xs 2.
There are talks that Apple has experimented with multiple hinge mechanisms, but it remains unclear which design will make it to production.
Battery and Camera Expectations
According to the leak, Apple’s foldable iPhone will house a 5000 mAh battery, housing two stainless-steel-cased battery cells stacked in a 3D configuration. This information again stands in opposition to previous reports that said Apple and Samsung were struggling to develop thinner batteries, which is likely causing the delay in the foldable iPhone’s release.
On the camera front, the device is rumored to feature Meta Lens technology for the front camera, which could enhance low-light performance and image sharpness. The main and ultra-wide rear cameras are said to use a hybrid glass-plastic structure, a feature that may improve durability while maintaining image quality.
Launch Timeline
The leak suggests that Apple’s first foldable iPhone could debut in 2026 during the fall. However, other reports claim that the project has faced delays, pushing the release to 2027 or later.