Foxconn, a key supplier for Apple, is predicted to commence production of Apple’s foldable iPhone towards the end of the third quarter of 2025, likely in September or early October. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo shared that the launch of this device is anticipated as part of the iPhone 18 lineup in the fall of 2026. Despite being close to the production start date, many specifications for the phone’s components remain undecided.
However, the foldable display, manufactured by Samsung Display, is ready. Reports indicate that when closed, the foldable iPhone’s display will measure around 5.5 inches and expand to approximately 7.8 inches when opened. This design will allow it to fold like a book, similar to the Galaxy Fold, rather than the Galaxy Flip.
The device promises remarkable thinness, measuring as slim as 4.5mm when unfolded and 9 to 9.5mm when closed. Apple has invested significantly in developing the hinge design, aiming to ensure minimal visible creases on the device’s screen. Instead of Face ID, the foldable iPhone might incorporate an under-display Touch ID functionality due to spatial limitations.
The pricing for this advanced smartphone is expected to range between $2,000 and $2,500, a projection made even before Apple had to deal with significant tariffs in China. Kuo estimates that Samsung Display will manufacture between seven to eight million foldable panels for Apple in 2026, alongside an order for a total of 15 to 20 million foldable iPhones. He believes that this inventory would serve Apple for two to three years, though demand may be limited due to the high cost.
While Apple envisions a fall 2026 release, Kuo cautions that these plans are still subject to change as production approaches.
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