Apple is currently developing prototypes of at least two foldable iPhones, sources with The Information have learned. The company has reportedly been thinking about releasing a clamshell smartphone for years, but previous rumors would suggest that the “iPhone Flip” (iFold?) could finally be out in a just a few years’ time.
Design details:
- Clamshell format, Ã la Galazy Z Flip 5
- Half as thin as current iPhone models
- Will feature a second display on the outside, presumably for notifications
What the foldable iPhone could look like:
Current foldables include:
- Google Pixel Fold
- Motorola Razr+
- OnePlus Open
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
iPhone 15 pricing:
- iPhone 15 (from $799)
- iPhone 15 Plus (from $899)
- iPhone 15 Pro (from $999)
- iPhone 15 Pro Max (from $1,199)
Thoughts from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo:
I expected Apple to launch a foldable iPhone as soon as 2024 in my reports last year, but now it’s clear this prediction needs to be revised. I predict Apple may launch its first foldable product in 2025 at the earliest, which may be a foldable iPad or a hybrid of iPad & iPhone.