
foldable iPhone design leaks online, credit: X/ShishirShelke1
US-based tech giant Apple is gearing up for its next generation flagship launch which is expected to take place in September 2026. This time the company will likely introduce iPhone 18 Pro series which will consists of iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max and there will most likely be the much-awaited phone from the company along with iPhone 18 Pro lineup, i.e., iPhone Fold or iPhone Ultra whereas the standard iPhone 18 is reported to launch in early 2027 along with iPhone 18e. The company is launching its Foldable device for the first time, and it will be competing with the upcoming fold series from the South Korean tech giant Samsung who currently dominate the fold smartphone market globally.
The device will be positioned in the premium segment and the expected price for the base variant offering 256GB of onboard storage will be around Rs 2.18 lakh, Rs 2.45 lakh for the 512GB storage variant while the top-end variant offering 1TB of internal storage is expected to cost Rs 2.7 lakh. However, the company has not officially announced the price yet. The India specific price can also be different depending on the Taxes and other factors.
The media reports and experts claim that the company has tested several fold styles before finalising a book-style design which opens horizontally. The phone will have an outer display and camera for use when closed, and a larger inner display that gives users more screen space when opened.
CAD drawings have revealed an internal screen size of around 7.76 inches, making it squarer and wider than a regular iPhone when folded. The screen will be more like an iPad when it’s open, and the phone will be about 3.3 inches wide and 4.75 inches tall when it’s closed.
The phone is expected to feature a crease-free 7.8-inch internal display, a titanium alloy hinge, dual 48MP cameras, and Touch ID replacing Face ID. Apple has reportedly been working hard to make the crease on the display as invisible as possible, which has been a major problem with other foldable phones in the market.
The device is expected to feature dual 48MP cameras along with the powerful A20 chip. Apple is also expected to focus on battery efficiency and bring new multitasking capabilities designed specifically for the larger screen, allowing users to run multiple apps side by side.
Reports also claim that the iPhone Fold may come with a camera control button, a decision Apple reportedly made to make it easier for people to use the phone with one hand.
The handset would mark Apple’s entry into the foldable smartphone category that has so far been dominated by Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series. Analysts believe Apple’s version could standardise the wide-screen foldable phone in a way other devices have not managed to do.
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