A lot of information about Apple"s foldable iPhone has emerged till now. It was previously claimed that Apple could launch the foldable iPhone in 2026, then it was then revealed that Apple has brought in Samsung to produce display panels for the foldable iPhone.
Some sources also suggest that Apple may not release the foldable iPhone until 2027, until the issue of display crease is resolved, which Apple, reportedly, did manage to eliminate. And now a fresh report from South Korean publication ET News suggests that Samsung"s dedicated production line for foldable iPhone display has almost reached its end.
Notably, Samsung has produced a separate production line for Apple in its A3 plant in Asan, South Korea. Work on this new line began in 2023 and is now nearing its completion. Samsung is reportedly the exclusive supplier of foldable OLED displays to Apple, and may continue to do so for several years.
The new production line has a purported capacity to produce around 1.25 million foldable panels each month, which is roughly 15 million yearly, which is double the number of displays Apple would need. Experts believe Apple could plan to make six to eight million foldable iPhones in the first year.
Apple"s first foldable iPhone could launch next year, in 2026, rocking an inward folding design. The display size is said to measure 7 inches and will use sixth-generation glass. Expectations are high that Apple could introduce its first foldable alongside regular iPhone models next fall.
Earlier, it was suggested that Apple could use a unique display that has never been used in any foldable device ever. The Cupertino-based company has also paid special attention to making the foldable durable, and is said to be using a metallic glass hinge to resist bending.
The foldable iPhone is also rumored to feature both a punch-hole and an under-display camera, both very firsts for any Apple phone. For now, a $2,000 or above price tag is floating for the foldable iPhone.