--- title: Foldable iPhone Leak Reveals Apple’s Bold New Design description: Apple’s first foldable iPhone arrives in 2026 with a sleek design, Touch ID, advanced cameras, and ultra-thin profile. Discover the key changes and innovations. image: https://www.wbs.co.uk/hubfs/iphones.png --- [Hardware](https://www.wbs.co.uk/blog/tag/hardware) # Inside Apple’s Bold Move: The Foldable iPhone Arrives in 2026 by [Wyvern](https://www.wbs.co.uk/blog/author/wyvern) 1 min read Aug 27, 2025 12:55:20 PM Foldable iPhone Leak Reveals Apple’s Bold New Design 2:10 Apple is gearing up to make a dramatic entrance into the foldable phone market with its long-rumored **iPhone Fold**, expected to launch in **September 2026**. According to a leak from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, this device won’t just follow the foldable trend—it’s set to redefine it. ### A New Design Philosophy Unlike earlier speculation suggesting a flip-phone style, Apple is reportedly opting for a **horizontal, book-style fold**, similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7. This design allows for a larger display and a more immersive experience when unfolded. One of the most striking changes is the **removal of Face ID**. Apple is said to be replacing it with **Touch ID**, integrated into the screen. The reason? Face ID’s sensors are too bulky for the ultra-thin profile Apple is targeting. The foldable iPhone is expected to be just **4.8mm thick when unfolded**, thinner than Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold and only slightly thicker than Samsung’s latest foldable. ### Cutting-Edge Features The iPhone Fold is rumoured to include: - **Four cameras**: two on the back, one on the front, and one on the inner display. - **48MP main sensors**, matching the iPhone 16 Pro. - A **barely-visible crease**, thanks to a switch from on-cell to in-cell touch screen technology, which improves both aesthetics and touch accuracy. - **eSIM-only connectivity**, eliminating the physical SIM slot to maintain its sleek form. ### A Strategic Shift Apple’s delay in entering the foldable market appears to be intentional. The company has reportedly been focused on minimising the screen crease—a common issue in foldable devices. Gurman suggests that Apple’s new screen tech could finally solve this problem, offering a seamless display experience. ### What’s Next? The foldable iPhone is part of a broader strategy involving **three consecutive years of major iPhone redesigns**: 1. **2025**: Launch of the ultra-thin **iPhone Air** alongside the iPhone 17. 2. **2026**: Introduction of the **iPhone Fold**. 3. **2027**: Release of the **iPhone 20**, marking the 20th anniversary of the iPhone with a completely new curved glass design. We are all waiting in anticipation for the expected launch in 2026... 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