A new rumor has emerged regarding Apple’s much-anticipated foldable iPhone, rumored to be released next year. This time, the focus is on its camera specifications. Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo previously mentioned that the foldable iPhone, informally referred to as the “iPhone Fold,” would feature a dual-lens rear camera setup. However, more details have come from prominent leaker Digital Chat Station, who asserts that both lenses will boast 48 megapixels.
This aligns with the current iPhone 16 Pro models, which also have 48-megapixel Main and Ultra Wide cameras. Given the expected premium price tag of around $2,000, it makes sense for Apple to maintain a high standard for the foldable’s camera components. Additionally, if Apple intends to match its premium offerings, the foldable’s main camera could include features like a 24mm focal length with an ƒ/1.78 aperture, as well as second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilization. It is also likely that the main camera will utilize the iPhone 16’s “Fusion” technology, enabling various high-quality focal lengths from a single sensor.
However, due to space constraints in the foldable design, a telephoto lens may be absent. Kuo has indicated that the device will have a front-facing camera that operates in both folded and unfolded states. Other sources suggest that this camera will be embedded under the inner display, while a hole-punch style camera may appear on the outer display when folded. Beyond the camera specs, the foldable iPhone is expected to include a 5.5-inch outer display with a resolution of 2,088 x 1,422 pixels, and a 7.8-inch inner display at 2,713 x 1,920 pixels.
Additional anticipated features include Touch ID integrated into the side button, a crease-free hinge mechanism, and a titanium chassis. Despite the adjustments suggested by Digital Chat Station regarding display size, analysts like Jeff Pu and Kuo remain confident that the foldable will retain its originally expected specifications. While an exact launch date is not confirmed, both Kuo and Pu suggest that mass production is scheduled for the second half of 2026, and Mark Gurman of Bloomberg has stated a launch is expected next year.
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