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Rumored iPhone Fold Would Eclipse Pro Max as Apple’s Largest Screen

Consistent reporting points to a 7.8-inch foldable that could shift big-screen buying from size to format.

Overview

  • Leaks indicate an iPhone foldable with a roughly 7.8-inch inner display and a compact ~5.5-inch cover screen.
  • The iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to retain about a 6.9-inch panel, leaving the foldable as the larger canvas if it launches.
  • Coverage from 9to5Mac and The Mac Observer cites years of tracking by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, analyst Ross Young, and The Information.
  • Early pricing chatter places the foldable above $2,000, signaling an ultra‑premium, early‑adopter tier.
  • Analysts flag trade‑offs for a first‑gen foldable—extra weight, hinge and crease concerns, durability unknowns, and software transitions—while many buyers may stick with Pro Max for predictability and established accessories and repair paths.