This long-awaited device has appeared in many reports over the past few years. But recent signs suggest that 2026 could be the time for Apple to officially enter the foldable smartphone market.
According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the foldable iPhone will have a titanium frame, while the hoses are made of titanium alloy and stainless steel. Apple is said to use liquid metal in the basis structure to increase durability and limit folding on the screen, two common problems of foldable phones.
The titanium alloy trim framework also helps the device prevent warping, a solution that Apple has successfully applied on the ultra-thin iPhone Air model.
Apple is focusing on improving energy performance by mining important components such as the screen controller, thereby increasing space for higher-capacity battery cells. The foldable iPhone is said to use a high-density battery and be equipped with a higher-speed C2 modem. These improvements promise to bring faster connectivity and more energy saving.
In addition, Apple is said to be currently testing black and white versions for the foldable iPhone model with suppliers. However, this plan may change as the equipment moves closer to the mass production stage.
If the leak is accurate, 2026 will mark a major turning point when Apple officially joins the foldable device race - a story that users have been waiting for for a long time.
