According to sources, the folding screen iPhone production stage has encountered more problems than developers expected. Therefore, Apple engineers need more time to complete the design for their devices.
In the worst case, these technical challenges may slow down the delivery of the first folding screen iPhones by several months. The main difficulties relate to the durability of the screen and the folding mechanism, both of which must meet the company's high standards. According to Nikkei Asia's commentary, the April and May periods are very important for Apple to solve problems promptly.
Apple's first foldable screen iPhone is expected to be designed like a book with a titanium and aluminum frame. The exterior screen is 5.5 inches in size when closed. The foldable screen is 7.8 inches in size (4:3 ratio) when opened, turning it into a tablet-like device.
Internal sources also said that this device may be equipped with an A20 chip with 12GB of RAM, ensuring smooth performance for a complex interface.
Interestingly, Apple may remove Face ID to replace it with Touch ID. This high-end technology is expected to be costly, with a folding screen iPhone starting price of about 2,000 USD.
In 2026, Apple is expected to focus on 3 main points on its phone lines: launching the first folding iPhone, introducing 2 other flagship smartphones with classic designs, and upgrading the main camera and larger screen.
It is expected that Apple will introduce iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in September. The folding screen iPhone may be introduced at the same time as these two smartphone models or postponed to December. Some experts even predict that the folding iPhone may be delayed until 2027.
