a new one iPhone The leak claims to show the design of Apple's upcoming foldable smartphone, following in the footsteps of Samsung and Google. Foldable phones have become one of the most popular new-style devices in the smartphone industry, with phones like the Samsung Galaxy Fold and Google Pixel Fold at the forefront. The uniquely designed smartphones have several different variants, both vertical folds that allow users to compact their phone into a smaller package and horizontal folds that create a pseudo-tablet. Now, Apple will be the next big phone maker to jump on the foldable trend.
The introduction of a foldable iPhone has been one of the biggest rumors surrounding Apple in recent months. Leaks have heavily suggested that Apple is interested in bringing a foldable design to its iconic line of smartphones, though the company has yet to officially confirm its plans. An announcement for a foldable iPhone was notably absent from Apple's big showcase in September, however, when Apple officially revealed the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air, along with several other upcoming products. A prominent leaker can now give fans an early look at Apple's foray into foldable phones.
iPhone Fold design leaked ahead of official announcement
Popular tech YouTuber Jon Prosser is sharing some early 3D renders for the upcoming iPhone Fold, slated to launch next year. The iPhone Fold will reportedly sport a similar layout to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold line of phones, folding horizontally to increase screen size. The iPhone Fold is said to feature a 5.5-inch display on the outside of the phone, while the folding interior will expand the iPhone's screen size to 7.8 inches. The iPhone Fold is also rumored to feature a major advantage over other similar foldable phones, with Apple claiming to have found a way to remove the crease from the internal screen. Prosser claims that the iPhone Fold is set to release alongside the iPhone 18 Pro sometime in 2026.
Prosser goes into more depth about the new foldable iPhone's specs and features inside the video. The phone will include a “hole punch” camera at the top left of the foldable screen, similar to the internal cameras used by other foldable phones. Prosser also details how Apple plans to remove the infamous crease from its interior, said to be aided by a combination of “metal plates that spread pressure more evenly” and “liquid metal.”
Apple continues to innovate and improve the iPhone brand
The debut of the iPhone Fold is set to be one of Apple's biggest launches ever, with the company continuing to innovate with its new devices. The previously-mentioned September showcase saw Apple break new ground with one of its newest phones, the iPhone 17 Pro Max, which will boast a staggering 2 TB of storage space. Apple's array of smartphone accessories have also been popular additions to the brand's lineup, with AirPods headphones and the Apple Watch seeing particular popularity among fans. Apple hasn't officially revealed its new foldable iPhone, nor has John Prosser's video provided a hard release date.
With the iPhone Fold said to be on the way, 2026 looks like a busy year for Apple and its many fans. Apple is set to debut a new low-cost version of the MacBook in early 2026 with the launch of the iPhone 17e, along with a new version of the iPhone 17. Apple is also heavily rumored to be developing a new set of “smart glasses” to release sometime in 2026, featuring iPhone connectivity similar to Ray-Ban's AI-powered Meta glasses. Apple could be set to break bold new ground for the iPhone line with the rumored debut of the iPhone Fold in 2026.
