Unveiled iPhone Fold screen dimensions create concern, surpassing initial worries
Apple is set to enter the foldable phone market in 2026 with the much-anticipated iPhone Fold. This device, rumored to be years in the making, is expected to feature a groundbreaking creaseless display, thanks to a partnership with Samsung Display.
The iPhone Fold will boast a dual-screen setup, with an inner folding display around 7.7 inches, offering a near 4:3 aspect ratio suitable for productivity and media consumption. This screen size is comparable to the iPad mini screen, making it ideal for a wide range of tasks. The outer cover display, used when folded, will measure approximately 5.5 inches, designed to feel like a typical iPhone screen for quick interactions and notifications.
The iPhone Fold is expected to be incredibly thin when unfolded, potentially as thin as 4.5mm, making it Apple’s thinnest device, even thinner than the 12.9-inch iPad Pro (5.1mm). When folded, the thickness is anticipated to be around 9 to 9.5mm.
The iPhone Fold will adopt a book-style fold design, similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold, rather than the Galaxy Z Flip type. Advanced materials like a titanium build and a near-invisible crease in the display will ensure a smooth look and feel.
Regarding the iOS 27 features for foldable phones, no specific details have been revealed yet. However, it is rumored that Apple is developing this operating system specifically for foldable phones, taking inspiration from the latest version of iPadOS.
The iPhone Fold is one of six new iPhone models rumored to be released starting next year. While no information was provided about any potential differences between iOS 27 and the latest version of iPadOS, it is possible that the design of iOS 27 for the iPhone Fold has been influenced by the latest version of iPadOS.
Digital Chat Station, a regular leaker, posted on Weibo about the iPhone Fold's screen sizes, and Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported similar measurements back in March. However, it's worth noting that the iPhone Fold's internal display is slightly smaller than recent rumors suggesting a 7.8-inch screen.
Compared to other foldable phones on the market, the iPhone Fold is expected to be smaller than Samsung's newly released Fold. For instance, the upcoming Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is expected to have a 6.4-inch exterior display and an 8-inch inner screen, making it larger than the iPhone Fold.
If the iPhone Fold's specifications hold true, it would be thicker than the Galaxy Z Fold 7 when unfolded and thinner when closed. The Oppo Find N5, another competitor in the foldable phone market, features a 6.62-inch front screen and an 8.12-inch inner display, making it larger than the iPhone Fold.
In summary, the iPhone Fold is expected to feature a 7.7-inch inner screen, 5.5-inch outer screen, and a very thin profile (4.5mm open, ~9mm closed), emphasizing both compactness and a premium build with cutting-edge display technology. The partnership with Samsung Display might have been instrumental in the development of the creaseless display for the iPhone Fold.
- Beyond the upcoming iPhone Fold, Apple is also speculated to be developing iOS 27 specifically for foldable phones, drawing inspiration from the latest version of iPadOS.
- The iPhone Fold is anticipated to be smaller than other foldable phones on the market, such as the upcoming Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold, which is expected to have a larger screen size.
