Apple plans to release its first foldable iPhone with Samsung display technology in 2026.
According to a recent rumor, Apple’s eagerly awaited foray into the foldable smartphone market is finally coming together. The first foldable iPhone is expected to debut in the second half of 2026.
Apple has chosen Samsung Display as its sole provider of OLED panels for the gadget, according to BusinessKorea, after the South Korean manufacturer was able to successfully lessen the sight of the screen crease, which is a typical grievance among users of foldable phones.
According to the source, Apple’s first foldable will have a 5.5-inch cover screen that, when unfolded, will reveal a larger 7.8-inch inner panel. By late 2025 or early 2026, Samsung Display is anticipated to start manufacturing these specialist OLED panels, setting Apple up for a product launch in the second half of 2026.
According to industry observers, Apple may be able to create up to 15 million foldable iPhones, which is around 6 million more than was previously estimated. This substantial quantity shows how confident Apple is in the demand from customers for its version of foldable technology.
The gadget will compete in a market dominated by well-known companies like Samsung, Oppo, OnePlus, Huawei, Vivo, and Honor, all of whom have already produced several generations of foldable smartphones.
The display aspect ratio may be a unique part of Apple’s strategy. According to recent sources, the foldable iPhone would have an aspect ratio that is “almost” 4:3, which is similar to iPad models. This could help with software compatibility issues for this first-generation device.
The price point will probably surpass existing flagship offers, as is to be expected for a high-end Apple product introducing new technologies. According to Barclays analysts, the foldable iPhone may cost about $2,300 in the US, which is consistent with earlier estimates that it will cost between $2,000 and $2,500.
Although Apple has a history of keeping quiet about new goods, this most recent rumor strengthens the mounting evidence that the tech giant is now getting ready to take on rivals in this booming smartphone market niche.
