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Apple Prepares to Mass-Produce Foldable iPhone for 2026 Launch

Assembly of Samsung-made foldable panels by Foxconn in late 2025 primes the way for Apple’s premium foldable iPhone

Apple will likely launch its foldable iPhone next year, here’s what we know so far.
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A row of iPhone 16s on display in an Apple Store in Pittsburgh on Jan. 12, 2025.

Overview

  • Foxconn is expected to begin assembling the foldable iPhone in late Q3 or early Q4 of 2025 ahead of a planned fall 2026 debut.
  • Samsung Display will supply the finalized 7.8-inch inner and 5.5-inch outer OLED panels, one of the few confirmed components to date.
  • Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo projects a premium price range of $2,000 to $2,500 for Apple’s first folding smartphone.
  • Key parts such as the stainless steel and titanium-alloy hinge and other internal specifications remain under development.
  • Apple has reportedly ordered 15 to 20 million foldable units, reflecting anticipated demand in a niche market that currently represents just 1.5% of global smartphone sales.