Overview

• Apple’s first foldable iPhone is expected to adopt a book-style design featuring a 5.5-inch external display and a 7.8-inch internal screen.
• The company has partnered with Samsung and Fine M-Tec on the hinge mechanism and OLED panels while Lens Technology will supply the ultra-thin cover glass.
• iOS 27 development has formally begun with a priority on dual-resolution support and specialized UI enhancements for the foldable form factor.
• Engineers are focusing on minimizing the display crease and building a liquid-metal hinge for improved durability compared with existing foldable models.
• Analysts forecast a premium price tag near $2,000, which would make it the most expensive iPhone model ever released.