Apple still hasn\u2019t confirmed a foldable iPhone, and the company\u2019s latest round of product announcements didn\u2019t change that. Apple launched several new devices<\/a> last week, but there was still no mention of a folding iPhone. Even so, the steady stream of leaks and analyst reports hasn\u2019t slowed. Over the past few months, supply-chain sources and leakers have continued to sketch out Apple\u2019s possible plans, with most signs still pointing to a launch in the second half of 2026.<\/p>\n As with any unannounced Apple hardware, plenty could shift before anything ships. Features can be revised, timelines can move and some ideas may never make it beyond internal testing. Even so, the growing consistency across recent reports offers a clearer picture of how the so-called iPhone Fold might take shape and where it could land in Apple\u2019s lineup.<\/p>\n Below, we\u2019ve rounded up the most credible rumors so far, and we\u2019ll keep this guide updated as new details emerge.<\/p>\n 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<\/a> if development stays on track.<\/p>\n Mark Gurman<\/a> has gone back and forth on timing, initially suggesting Apple could launch \u201cas early as 2026,\u201d before later writing that the device would ship at the end of 2026 and sell primarily in 2027<\/a>. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo<\/a> has also repeatedly cited the second half of 2026 as Apple\u2019s target.<\/p>\n Some reports still claim the project could slip into 2027 if Apple runs into manufacturing or durability issues, particularly around the hinge or display. Given Apple\u2019s history of delaying products that it feels aren\u2019t ready, that remains a real possibility.<\/p>\n Current consensus suggests Apple has settled on a book-style foldable design, similar to Samsung\u2019s Galaxy Z Fold series, rather than a clamshell flip phone<\/a>.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n CAD leaks and alleged case-maker molds<\/a> suggest the device may be shorter and wider than a standard iPhone when folded, creating a squarer footprint that better matches the aspect ratio of the inner display. New images shared by leaker Sonny Dickson<\/a> appear to back up that general design direction. The CAD files show what looks like a book-style foldable with a camera plateau similar to the iPhone Air<\/a>, though with two rear cameras instead of one. The renders also suggest a layout with a punch-hole front camera on the inner display and squared-off edges near the hinge, which would be consistent with earlier reports about the device\u2019s overall form factor.<\/p>\n If that theory holds, it could help explain the Fold\u2019s rumored dimensions. Thickness is expected to land around 4.5 to 4.8mm when unfolded, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo<\/a>, putting it in a similar range to the iPhone Air, and roughly 9 to 9.5mm when folded, depending on the final hinge design and internal layering.<\/p>\nWhen could the iPhone Fold launch?<\/h2>\n
What will the iPhone Fold look like?<\/h2>\n
![\"iPhone](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/6Ckby9Wji6Ey2IXSZY5BCA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTUwNQ--\/https:\/\/media-mbst-pub-ue1.s3.amazonaws.com\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-09\/a476c2e0-9780-11f0-bd4b-d87caa240702\"\/)