iPhone Fold may face shortage through 2027 despite Apple launch in 2026, report says
Apple is reportedly preparing to launch the first foldable iPhone next year. However, new reports indicate that supply shortages could hamper shipments of the iPhone Fold until 2027. Here are all the details.
Apple is reportedly ready to launch its first foldable iPhone next year. This will finally bring the Cupertino giant to the foldable smartphone market after years of waiting. However, reports indicate that supply shortages could hinder shipments of the rumored iPhone Fold until 2027.
Why there may be a shortage of iPhone Fold?
According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, development of the foldable iPhone is behind schedule, with Apple reportedly facing manufacturing challenges. However, the launch of the iPhone Fold is expected to be on track for September 2026. “Development of the foldable iPhone is lagging behind earlier expectations, but the product announcement is still expected in 2H26,” they wrote on their website.
While the iPhone Fold will likely be launched alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models, buyers may face delays in shipments due to supply chain issues. “Due to early-stage yield and ramp-up challenges, smooth shipments may not occur until 2027,” Kuo said. In turn, this could mean that you may have to wait until early 2027 to get a foldable iPhone, even if it is launched as per schedule.
iPhone Fold release could be similar to iPhone X launch
iPhone This device was the first iPhone without a home button and a notch. However, its shipment was delayed due to manufacturing challenges. According to the report, the iPhone Fold may face a similar trajectory.
iPhone Fold, here’s what we know
The foldable iPhone is expected to adopt a book-style design, which is likely to have a 5.25-inch cover display and a 7.8-inch inner display. This will make the iPhone Fold have the smallest and largest screen of a modern iPhone. The device is also expected to come with an under-display selfie camera. Apple has also been tipped to ditch Face ID for a side-mounted Touch ID sensor on its first foldable.
Under the hood, the foldable iPhone will likely come with the yet-to-be-announced A20 Pro chipset, which should deliver good performance.
Expected price of iPhone Fold
The price of the foldable iPhone is likely to be quite high. Reports suggest that the price of the device in the US could start at $2,400 (approximately Rs 2,15,000). For reference, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is priced at $1,999 in the US and Rs 1,74,999 in India.