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Apple’s iPhone 18 Fold Tipped to Use Titanium–Aluminum Frame

The claim underscores Apple’s push to balance rigidity with weight in an ultrathin foldable slated for the iPhone 18 cycle.

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iPhone Fold is launching next year with a sturdy build as Apple continues to integrate titanium.
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Overview

  • Analyst Jeff Pu told investors the foldable iPhone’s frame will combine titanium and aluminum, signaling broader titanium use across the 2026 lineup.
  • Material reports remain divided, as Ming‑Chi Kuo has said Apple will rely on titanium for the frame with stainless steel in the hinge and some Liquidmetal components.
  • The device is rumored to be about 4.5 mm thick when open, a target that heightens the need for a rigid structure without excessive mass.
  • Current expectations point to a roughly 5.5‑inch cover screen and a ~7.8‑inch inner display, with Touch ID replacing Face ID for biometrics.
  • Bloomberg reporting indicates iOS 27 will add features tailored to the foldable form factor, and the model is expected to arrive in late 2026 as part of the iPhone 18 lineup, with Foxconn NPI work previously reported by Pu.