Many major Android smartphone brands including Samsung, OnePlus, Oppo and Vivo have already launched their foldable devices. While companies like Huawei have demonstrated the innovative triple foldable phone, Oppo has made things more interesting with its ultra-thin foldable that felt a traditional phone-like without the bulkiness associated with foldables. It is quite impressive what Oppo has completed while maintaining concrete performance on the board. But what about a folding iPhone? When we can expect Apple to enter the foldable market? While Apple takes its time, the company is known to establish new trends when he comes. And now, thanks to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, we finally have some details on potential launch timelines, leaked features, design and expected pricing.

Apple’s first foldable iPhone is rumored to hit the market in the end of 2026 or in the beginning of 2027, and it will not be cheap. According to Kuo, the foldable iPhone can carry a heavy price tag, which possibly starts above $ 2,000 (about Rs 1,74,000). Well, if this is going to be a price in the US market, then India’s prices will be very high, as with all its products. Currently, Samsung’s Galaxy Z fold 6 starts at Rs 1,64,999, which seems a little more for many people, but soon, it may not seem expensive to those who will look at the price of the first foldable of Apple.

Kuo has revealed that the device will have a book-style design facility, which will be catering for the market premium segment. The foldable iPhone is said to have an internal performance of 7.8 inches, which is combined with an outer display of 5.5 inch. It is being told that Apple’s first foldable phone will be crease-free. When folded, the device can be between 9 to 9.5 mm thick, and when it is revealed, it can be reduced as 4.5 mm. The body is rumored to be made of titanium alloy, with a hinge made from both titanium and stainless steel for additional durability.

The latest leaks also claim that foldable iPhone may have a double-lens rear camera setup facility, as well as a front-facing camera for both fold and unfolded use. Interestingly, the device can dig face ID in favor of a side-mounted touch ID button, possibly saving space in the intermediate. The fans of the iPhone will be disappointed to see the absence of face ID, which makes things easier when it comes to privacy. However, all details are based on leaks and rumors, so users are advised to take them with a pinch of salt.

Apple is expected to bring this phone into a position as an AI-operated device, which is using its big screen for better multitasking and AI-run applications.

With such premium features, the foldable iPhone is unlikely to be cheap, a price with some reports is suggested that can also go above $ 2,500. It would be interesting to see the response of the technical community and users in general as it is not cheap and Apple must justify its price.

Apple is asked to finalize the glasses of the device by mid -2026, to start at the end of 2026 with large -scale production. If all go on according to the plan, we can watch foldable iPhone by the end of 2026 or in early 2027, potentially a year after the second generation model can arrive after one year if we go by fresh box.