Overview
- Multiple reports describe a book-style iPhone with a 7.8-inch inner OLED, a 5.5-inch cover screen, and a LiquidMetal hinge for durability.
- A 2nm A20 Pro chip is expected, with about 12GB of RAM, a large 5,400–5,800mAh battery, eSIM-only support, and Touch ID on the power button replacing Face ID.
- Camera leaks point to two 48MP rear sensors and punch‑hole selfie cameras, while software is said to stay on iOS with side‑by‑side apps coming in iOS 27.
- Coverage says Apple plans to show the foldable alongside the iPhone 18 Pro line in September 2026, with Bloomberg warning retail sales could start later due to production complexity.
- Price talk places the foldable as Apple’s most expensive iPhone at roughly $2,000–$2,400 in the US, with one leak citing about Rs 2,03,900 for India, and Forbes notes Apple may delay the base iPhone 18 to spring 2027.