The foldable iPhone is expected to be mass-produced in summer 2026, and the price may be as high as US$2,300 – Passionategeekz –

[CNMO Technology News]Well-known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently revealed that Apple’s first folding screen mobile phone, iPhone Fold, is expected to officially enter the mass production stage in 2026, and it is currently planned to start the preliminary trial production process from the third to fourth quarters of 2025. This time coincides with the launch of the iPhone 17 series, which shows that Apple is actively making plans for a new form of mobile phones.

It is reported that the development cycle of iPhone Fold is long. Although rumors about folding iPhones have lasted for many years, Apple has not yet finalized the entire design and specifications of the model. In particular, components such as key hinge structures are still in the optimization stage. However, there has been a breakthrough in the display panel. Samsung Display will supply Apple with about 7 million to 8 million 7.8-inch folding inner screens, which is also one of the most clear parameters in the exposure.

In addition to the internal screen, the iPhone Fold will also be equipped with a 5.5-inch external screen, which is expected to support multitasking and notification preview. In terms of biometrics, rumors say that Apple may restart Touch ID to replace the current mainstream Face ID and improve the adaptability of folding screen devices.

It is worth noting that although Guo Mingchi predicted that folded iPhone would be mass-produced in 2023 as early as 2021, the timetable has been postponed many times. Now it is estimated that its official release may have to wait until around 2027, showing Apple’s rigorous attitude before the commercialization of new technologies.

In terms of pricing, the iPhone Fold is positioned as a high-end flagship, and it is rumored to be priced up to $2,300, far exceeding the current iPhone 16 Pro Max price. This means it will target the high-end user base that pursues cutting-edge technology experience.

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