Kuo: Apple’s First Foldable iPhone To Have Crease-Free Display, No Face ID and a $2000+ Price Tag

Highlights

• Analyst Kuo reports that the foldable iPhone is expected to cost well over $2000, making it one of the most expensive iPhones ever.
• It will reportedly have a crease-free display and will be ultra-thin, measuring 4.5mm unfolded, and 9.5mm when folded.
• It will also bring back Touch ID integrated into a capacitive side button.
• Apple is expected to launch the foldable iPhone in 2026 with mass production starting in late 2025.

We have been hearing about the foldable iPhone for a while now and all recent reports suggest Apple is preparing to launch its first foldable iPhone in 2026. Now popular analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has predicted that it will be a premium, high-end device with a hefty price tag.

Kuo recently shared a detailed post titled “Apple’s First Foldable iPhone Predictions: Market Positioning, Hardware Specs, Development Schedule, and Shipment Estimates.” Here’s a quick roundup of Kuo’s latest prediction.

Apple的首款折疊iPhone預測：市場定位、硬體規格、開發時程、出貨預估

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— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) March 6, 2025

Apple’s Foldable iPhone – What to Expect?

According to Kuo, the future foldable iPhone is expected to cost well over $2000, making it one of the most expensive iPhones ever. However, Apple is packing in some top-tier hardware to justify the price.

One of the biggest highlights will be the display, which is said to be completely crease-free when folded, a feature that sets it apart from most existing foldables. The device will also be ultra-thin, measuring just 4.5mm when unfolded and 9.5mm when folded.

While not the thinnest foldable ever, it’s significantly slimmer than many of today’s popular models. Apple is reportedly using a stainless steel and titanium alloy hinge, ensuring durability and a sleek design.

Kuo further predicts that Apple will bring back Touch ID, integrating it into a capacitive side button, similar to the iPad Air. This would make it the first foldable iPhone without a home button to feature fingerprint recognition instead of Face ID.

The foldable iPhone is expected to follow a book-style design, featuring a 7.8-inch inner display and a 5.5-inch outer screen. When unfolded, the screen size would be similar to that of an iPad mini. In terms of cameras, the device is rumoured to have a front-facing camera that works in both folded and unfolded modes and a dual-lens rear camera setup.

Apple is expected to finalise the design soon, with mass production beginning in late 2025. Due to the complexity of manufacturing, only 3 to 5 million units are likely to be available in 2026. Sales could reach 20 million by 2027, factoring in a second-generation model that is expected to arrive in the latter half of that year.

In addition to the foldable iPhone, Apple is also believed to be working on a foldable MacBook or iPad with an 18-inch display using the same invisible crease technology.

FAQs

Q1. How much is Apple’s first foldable iPhone expected to cost?

Answer. Apple’s first foldable iPhone is expected to cost well over $2000, making it one of the most expensive iPhones ever.

Q2. What are the expected design features of the foldable iPhone?

Answer. The foldable iPhone will reportedly have a crease-free display, be ultra-thin (4.5mm when unfolded, 9.5mm when folded), and feature a stainless steel and titanium alloy hinge. It will also include Touch ID integrated into a capacitive side button.

Q3. When is Apple’s foldable iPhone expected to be launched?

Answer. Apple’s foldable iPhone is expected to launch in 2026 with mass production starting in late 2025.

Q4. How many foldable iPhone units will be available initially?

Answer. As per reports, only 3 to 5 million units are likely to be available initially.

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