Apple is believed to have eventually entered the foldable phone segment next year with a long -awaited iPhone fold. While Apple is tight about the development of a foldable iPhone, JPMorgan has allegedly suggested the launch timeline, pricing and potential specifications of the device. Foldable iPhone is expected to facilitate the book-style foldable form factor. It is said to sport a 7.8 -inch internal flexible display and 5.5 inch cover screen.
Latest investor Note by JP Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee, exposed by CNBC, suggested details About foldable iPhoneAccording to the report, with the expectation of only slight upgradation in the iPhone 17 series in this decline, the attention of the investor is already moving towards Apple’s 2026 lineup. The analyst allegedly stated that Apple’s first foldable iPhone would be launched as part of the iPhone 18 lineup in September 2026. Several reports including industry supply chain sources suggested the first September 2026 launch timeline for foldable iPhone.
Apple’s foldable iPhone is called a book-style folding design, which is similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z fold series. This will allegedly expect to be crease-free with an internal panel with an internal display of 7.8-inch and an outer display of 5.5 inch.
Apple foldable iPhone value suggested
The analyst allegedly predicts a $ 1,999 (about Rs 1,74,000) price tag for Apple’s first foldable smartphone. It is said to make a revenue opportunity of $ 65 billion for the company. He allegedly stated that the foldable iPhone would sell in the ‘low-teens units’ in FY 2027, which is expected to increase the financial 2029 with sales to a limit of 40 million by 2029.
Chatterjee identified an amphenol known for a manufacturer of electronic connectors, and corning, special glass, known as the leading beneficiaries of the foldable iPhone’s supply chain. He allegedly stated that his advantage “will be powered by high content in foldable phones instead of volumes mainly associated with it.”
The previous leaks estimated a $ 2,300 (about Rs 1,99,000) price tag for the base variant of the iPhone fold in the US. Apple is asked to launch limited units of the phone. It is rumored to measure 9.2 mm and 4.6 mm in thickness in folded state. It is expected to feature an aluminum alloy to facilitate frame and pack a dual rear camera setup.
