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Apple’s Foldable iPhone Leaks Reveal Crease-Free 7.8-Inch Display and Premium China Pricing

The handset is set to enter production in late 2025 ahead of a second-half 2026 debut in the ultra-premium foldable segment.

Overview

  • The device will sport a 7.8-inch inner OLED display and a 5.5-inch cover screen supplied by Samsung Display.
  • Fine M-Tec is reported to provide about 80% of the titanium-based hinge assemblies to enhance durability and minimize creasing.
  • Apple engineers are integrating deep iOS 27 optimizations to adapt app layouts and gestures for both folded and unfolded use.
  • A Weibo tip indicates the base 256 GB model will start at CNY 15,999 in China, outpricing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7.
  • Production is expected to ramp up in late 2025 to meet a planned launch in the second half of 2026.