I still remember the first time I held a foldable phone. It felt futuristic, but also fragile, like I had to baby it every time I flipped it open. That’s why the idea of Apple’s First Foldable iPhone, tipped for 2026, caught my attention. Apple rarely jumps first, but when it finally does, it usually means the tech has been refined in ways rivals couldn’t quite manage.

A New Kind of iPhone

According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is working on a book-style foldable that opens up into a tablet-sized screen measuring around 7.8 to 8 inches. Folded, it offers a 5.5 inch outer display, so it still feels like a regular iPhone in the hand. It’s that mix of portability and big-screen immersion that makes this leak so exciting.

Solving the Foldable Flaws

One of the biggest frustrations with foldables has always been the crease. Apple is reportedly experimenting with new hinge mechanisms, even patents for self-healing display layers, aiming to create a smooth screen without the distracting fold line. If that works, it could change how people see foldables entirely.

Blending Familiar With Fresh

Leaks also suggest some surprising choices: Face ID might be replaced with a side-mounted Touch ID to save space, and the device could feature four cameras and eSIM-only support.

Expected Specs

• Book-style foldable design
• 7.8 to 8 inch inner display, 5.5 inch outer screen
• Virtually crease-free with advanced hinge tech
• Four cameras (front, inner, dual rear)
• Side-mounted Touch ID
• eSIM only, no physical SIM slot
• Price range: $1,800 to $2,000 (₹1.75 to ₹2.10 lakh)

The expected U.S. price is $1,800 to $2,000, which in India could translate to ₹1.75 lakh to ₹2.10 lakh after duties and Apple’s usual premium markup. Ultra-premium, yes, but if Apple delivers, this could be the foldable that finally feels worth it.