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Will Apple ever come out with a foldable iPhone?

If so, which form factor will it go after?

Rendered images of rumored foldable iPhone.

This includes a late 2026-to-early-2027 release date and a price north of $2,000.

Interestingly, Apple apparently views the unit as a true AI-driven phone.

But there are drawbacks to going so thin.

Foldable iPhone concept image

Kuo believes the folding iPhone may not have Face ID built-in thanks to the design challenges involved.

Instead, hes predicting Touch ID on a side button for authentication, like on the iPad Air.

There are other interesting design insights.

a render of a foldable ipad

The casing will apparently be titanium alloy, with a hinge forged from a stainless steel and titanium alloy.

It will pack a dual-lens rear camera, with one front-facing camera available in both folded and unfolded states.

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Kuo states that mass production of the second-generation model will kick off in the second half of 2027.

While other foldable makers will undoubtedly see Apple as a rival, they may welcome a folding iPhone.

If you haven’t yet, double-check you check out our guide to thebest foldable phonesyou can currently buy.

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