the initial foldable iPhone set to launch next year as part of the reimagined iPhone 18 lineup. Speculation indicates that only the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Fold will be revealed next September, with the standard iPhone 18 expected in spring 2027. Additional reports suggest that Apple has managed to eliminate or greatly diminish the creasing effect that often appears at the center of the screens of various foldables.
Crucially, it is said that Apple will not mimic the design that Samsung has utilized for the Galaxy Z Fold series from the beginning. The iPhone Fold will adopt a book-style folding mechanism similar to Samsung’s top-tier offerings but will showcase a distinct aspect ratio. The foldable iPhone is anticipated to be broader and shorter than Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7. The primary advantage of this design pertains to the tablet-like functionality. The foldable iPhone is expected to resemble an iPad more than a mere rectangle. When closed, the iPhone Fold may lend itself to easier one-handed use.
Apple will not be the pioneer in the foldable phone arena looking to rival Samsung with a Fold-like blueprint, assuming the rumors hold true. For instance, Oppo ventured into this territory a few years back with the Oppo Find N, illustrated below. Earlier this year, Huawei launched the Pura X, which may conceivably present a design akin to the inaugural foldable iPhone. However, this time around, Samsung seems to be taking notice. According to SammyGuru, Samsung exhibited a new design in a recent survey indicating that the company is developing something akin to Apple’s foldable.
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