Foldable iPhone: What to expect (update)

Expected to arrive in stores at the end of the year, the very first iPhone with a foldable screen has naturally generated a lot of buzz in recent months and weeks, lending credibility not only to its existence, but also to its main technical characteristics. Here is a new, updated summary of what we know about the device, based on the rumors that have been circulating for some time, with links to our related news articles where applicable. iPhone Fold (still a rumored name), expected key specifications: • Thickness between 9 mm and 9.5 mm when folded, between 4.5 mm and 4.8 mm when unfolded • Foldable display with a 7.74" (19.66 cm) diagonal and a resolution of approximately 2713 x 1920 pixels; 5.5" (13.97 cm) and 2088 x 1422 pixels for the external display • Use of a polyimide protective film for the ultra-thin foldable display, which is surface rigid and scratch-resistant • External casing made of a titanium and aluminum composite • Invisible crease in the center of the display thanks to a structure, lamination method, and treatment Materials developed by Apple, with production entrusted to Samsung Display • No Face ID but a Touch ID fingerprint sensor • The power button (with Touch ID) and the camera control button remain on the right side, as with recent iPhones. No buttons on the left side of the smartphone • Volume buttons located on the top edge, aligned to the right, like on the iPad Mini • iPhone Air-style camera module with two horizontally arranged 48MP cameras, with the microphone and flash on the rear left side of the device • UPC (Under Panel Camera) design for the internal display's selfie camera • Circular punch-hole for the external selfie camera, reducing the size of the Dynamic Island • Battery capacity between 5,400 mAh and 5,800 mAh (likely 5,500 mAh) • Internal structure based on an innovative layered design to maximize screen and battery space • Proprietary second-generation C2 modem • Only white is confirmed for now, but an additional color should be available at launch • Estimated price around $2,400, or €2,060 at the current exchange rate, even without Apple's magic conversion will ensure that the device is priced at €2,500 in Europe • Release planned for September 2026, early 2027 at the latest