Highlights
- Apple’s first foldable iPhone may feature 12GB LPDDR5X RAM.
- Leaks suggest 256GB ($2,325), 512GB ($2,645), and 1TB ($2,905) variants with pricing based on the Chinese market but likely similar in the U.S.
- Apple is reportedly aiming for up to 20 million units with Samsung Display supplying foldable panels.
Apple’s first foldable smartphone has surfaced in multiple leaks in the last few months but we still don’t have a concrete picture of what’s in store for us. Latest leak comes from a new supply chain report that reveals fresh details about the upcoming iPhone Fold’s RAM, storage configurations, pricing and production plans. Here’s what we know.
Samsung Tipped to Supply 12GB RAM for iPhone Fold
According to a report by the Korea-based publication The Bell, Samsung is likely to supply key internal memory modules for Apple’s foldable iPhone.
Recent reports suggest that Apple’s first foldable device could feature 12GB of RAM. The report also notes that Samsung has negotiated a notable price increase for these memory components.
The price of a 12GB LPDDR5X RAM module has reportedly surged from around $30 to approximately $70 this year. This significant jump is largely attributed to the tightening global memory market, which has been under pressure due to the rapid expansion of AI server infrastructure.
Samsung could begin mass production and shipments of these memory modules in the second quarter of this year. This timeline aligns with Apple’s expected production schedule for a launch in the second half of 2026.
iPhone Fold – Possible Storage Options and Pricing
In a post shared on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, tipster Instant Digital revealed potential storage variants and pricing for the iPhone Fold.
According to the leak, the device could be offered in the following configurations –
- 256GB – $2,325
- 512GB – $2,645
- 1TB – $2,905
These prices are said to be based on the Chinese market and were converted from yuan. Apple often adjusts pricing across different regions, but historically the company has kept pricing in China and the United States relatively similar.
However, the price ladder between the variants raises some questions. If the leak is accurate, upgrading from 256GB to 512GB would cost about $320, while moving from 512GB to 1TB would require an additional $260.
For comparison, the iPhone 17 Pro Max currently starts with 256GB of storage and typically charges $200 for upgrades to 512GB and another $200 to reach 1TB.
Apple Increasing Initial Production Targets
The expected production volume of the iPhone Fold has also been the subject of multiple reports.
Earlier reports suggested that Apple initially planned annual shipments of the foldable iPhone to remain below five percent of total iPhone sales in a typical year. For context, Apple shipped about 247 million iPhones in 2025. Based on that estimate, annual iPhone Fold shipments would have been projected at under 12 million units.
However, Taiwan’s Economic Daily News later reported that Apple had raised its initial inventory target by about 20 percent.
In another related development, a separate Asian publication reported that Samsung Display could supply up to 20 million foldable display panels for the iPhone Fold. This figure represents roughly a 20 percent increase compared to earlier projections of around 13 million to 15 million units.
FAQs
Q1. How much RAM is the iPhone Fold expected to feature?
Answer. Leaks suggest the iPhone Fold will come with 12GB LPDDR5X RAM, supplied primarily by Samsung, aligning with Apple’s production schedule for late 2026.
Q2. What storage options and pricing have been leaked for the iPhone Fold?
Answer. The device may launch in 256GB ($2,325), 512GB ($2,645), and 1TB ($2,905) variants, with pricing based on the Chinese market but likely similar in the U.S.
Q3. What are Apple’s reported production targets for the iPhone Fold?
Answer. Apple is reportedly aiming for up to 20 million units, with Samsung Display supplying foldable panels, marking a significant increase from earlier projections of 13–15 million.