Foldable iPhone rumours: what we know so far

Apple's first folding phone is rumoured for a September reveal alongside iPhone 18 — here's what's leaked, and what Apple hasn't confirmed.

Expected launch timing

The most consistent reporting points to a launch alongside the iPhone 18 line in September 2026, with mass production reportedly beginning around August. Some sources suggest it could slip to October due to manufacturing complexity around the crease-free hinge design — Apple has not confirmed a date.

Leaked specs

• Displays — a 7.76-inch inner (unfolded) display and a 5.49-inch outer display with a 4:3 aspect ratio when folded.
• Chip — expected to run Apple's A20 Pro chip.
• Cameras — dual 48MP rear cameras and dual 18MP front cameras.
• Authentication — Touch ID rather than Face ID, likely due to hinge and display design constraints.
• Hinge and crease — Samsung Display has reportedly secured a multi-year exclusive supply deal for a crease-less OLED panel using a new hinge and layer-stack design.

The bottom line

If the rumours hold, Apple's first foldable will be a genuine flagship-of-flagships priced accordingly — worth watching for the September reveal, but not something to delay a current iPhone purchase over unless price is no object and you specifically want a folding form factor.