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Leak Points to Side-Mounted Touch ID on Apple’s First Foldable iPhone

A credible Weibo leak points to an ultra‑slim, book‑style prototype shaped by tight internal volume constraints.

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.