- 0-20%: Unlikely - Lacks credible sources
- 21-40%: Questionable - Some concerns remain
- 41-60%: Plausible - Reasonable evidence
- 61-80%: Probable - Strong evidence
- 81-100%: Highly Likely - Multiple reliable sources
60%
Plausible
Akin to the phrase "when it rains, it pours," Apple's iPhone Fold supply chain has suddenly turned into a veritable sieve, with leaks and tidbits continuing to gush forth in a near-continuous litany.
Now, a respectable Weibo-based tipster has disclosed that the display panels for the upcoming iPhone Fold are just weeks away from the mass production phase, while another leaker takes a stab at the foldable's rumored 'creaseless display' credentials.
Apple's iPhone Fold is nearing mass production as its intricate display panels are set to go into production in May 2026
The Weibo-based tipster, Instant Digital, has reported today that Samsung is set to begin the mass production of the iPhone Fold's display panels in May 2026 (translated via Google):
"Samsung is expected to begin mass production of screen panels for the iPhone Fold in May 2026!"
The tipster goes on to note:
"If there are no unforeseen circumstances, the iPhone Fold foldable screen will begin mass production around July, similar to the iPhone 18 Pro, and will be released simultaneously."
This suggests that the iPhone Fold's exterior display panels will enter mass production in May, with the foldable screen following suit in July. Do note that Apple's first foldable iPhone is expected to debut in September 2026.
Elsewhere, the tipster Fixed Digital Focus has also jumped into the proverbial melee today with the tidbit that the crease on the iPhone Fold's internal display would be noticeably reduced:
"Industry perspective: The first foldable iPhone screen may have a flatness exceeding that of many currently available domestically produced foldable screen models…"
We've already reported that, according to Taiwan's Economic Daily, the depth of the crease on the iPhone Fold would be a minuscule 0.15mm. This would likely require a copious use of the Ultra-thin Flexible Glass (UFG) tech that Apple is said to have tested extensively, as well as a modified hinge mechanism made out of 'liquid metal.'
Meanwhile, according to a fresh report out of South Korea, Apple is apparently eyeing a base price of around $2,000 for the upcoming iPhone Fold, which if realized, would constitute a substantial discount to the heretofore rumored price of between $2,300 and $2,400.
This comes as Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported recently that the iOS version on the iPhone Fold will sport "iPad-like layouts and side-by-side apps for the first time, enhancing the device’s appeal for multitasking." Also, the internal screen on the device is expected to be the size of an iPad, replete with a wider aspect ratio, while the outer screen would resemble "the size of the display on a small iPhone." This aligns with previous reports that had postulated a passport-like, wide form factor for the device.
Of course, given the plethora of apps that already support iPadOS, it should be a relative breeze for most developers to redesign their iPhone apps to cater to the iPhone Fold's form factor, especially when it comes to content viewing experience.
Gurman did assert that the iPhone Fold will run the standard iOS version, replete with a simpler multitasking system instead of the more desktop-like UI introduced in iPadOS 26. It also won’t run existing iPad apps out of the box. Even so, the iPhone Fold will be able to show two apps side by side.
According to Gurman, the iPhone Fold's external display will sport a small hole-punch cutout, albeit with the Dynamic Island UI for viewing notifications. Also, Apple has removed the Face ID system in its entirety and instead integrated Touch ID into the side button. As for the inner display, while Apple is still experimenting with an under-display camera, ongoing tests have only produced images with subpar quality, dramatically reducing the tech's probability of showing up on production-ready iPhone Fold units. The device will also feature a dual rear camera setup, with previous reports alluding to a 48MP resolution for both cameras.
Finally, do note that previous reporting has indicated that Apple plans to apply a color filter - called the COE or Color Filter on Encapsulation - onto the protective encapsulation layer of the iPhone Fold's OLED panel, rendering the resulting displays lighter and much more efficient.
Other details include:
- A dedicated vapor chamber.
- A 2,713 x 1,920 resolution, with a 4:3 aspect ratio.
- Side-mounted Touch ID instead of Face ID.
- A20 Pro SoC, 12GB RAM, in-house C2 5G modem.
- A 48MP resolution for the rear dual-camera setup.
- A selfie camera with a resolution of up to 24MP.
- A battery with a capacity of 5,400-5,800mAh.
- To launch as an eSIM-only variant.
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