Apple’s highly anticipated entry into the foldable market is set for September 2026, featuring a “wide foldable” book-style design that could redefine the premium smartphone category. Leaked specifications detail a dual-screen setup with a 7.7-inch internal display and a compact 5.3-inch external display, both utilizing advanced specialty glass from Corning and SCHOTT to achieve a long-sought “creaseless” finish.
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In a surprising departure from modern trends, Apple is reportedly replacing Face ID with a side-mounted Touch ID sensor to maintain an ultra-thin profile, with the device’s thickness likened to two “iPhone Air” models fused together.
REPORT: iPhone Fold pricing likely to top $2K! 💸@Apple is seeing high defect rates on its crease-free foldable display that’s leading to higher production costs, according to recent reports from @TheInformation and @9to5mac. 👀
Do you think this will make the iPhone Fold cost… pic.twitter.com/GCfcK80N78
— Brian MacDuff (@itstheBMAC) December 17, 2025
The camera system is equally ambitious, pairing dual 48MP rear sensors with a 24MP under-panel camera (UPC) on the internal screen for an uninterrupted viewing experience. Positioned as an ultra-premium “proof-of-concept,” the foldable iPhone is expected to carry a staggering price tag of at least $2,000 to $2,400. Despite the high cost, market analysts predict Apple will immediately capture 34% of the global foldable revenue share, leveraging its ecosystem to transform foldables from a niche curiosity into a mainstream essential.
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