Overview
- Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station reported on Dec. 15 that Apple’s current prototype opts for a side‑button Touch ID instead of Face ID to reduce thickness.
- The device is described as a wide, book‑style foldable with a 7.58‑inch internal display using an under‑panel front camera and a 5.25‑inch cover screen with a punch‑hole.
- The hinge is characterized as very strong, with engineering focused on durability and crease reduction.
- Rear cameras are reportedly a dual 48‑megapixel setup on a larger base, implying physically bigger sensors.
- Apple has not announced a foldable iPhone, and most analysts continue to forecast a 2026 release window.