Rumour: Apple’s First Foldable Most Likely To Be An iPhone-iPad Hybrid

Highlights

• A new leak from China suggests Apple’s first foldable device could be an iPhone-iPad combination.
• The device may feature a 5.49-inch external display and a 7.74-inch main folding screen.
• The report also suggests the design may be shorter and thicker than the Oppo Find N.
• Apple’s first foldable device could be launched in 2026.

Apple is one of the few major smartphone brands yet to launch a foldable device, but rumours about a foldable iPhone or iPad have been circulating for a while. Now, a new leak from China has revealed some details about the display size and design of Apple’s first foldable device. Here’s what we are hearing.

Apple Foldable iPhone

The latest update comes from well-known tipster Digital Chat Station, who shared the information on the Chinese microblogging platform Weibo. According to the leak, Apple’s foldable device could feature a 5.49-inch external display and a 7.74-inch main folding screen.

While exact specs are still unknown, the tipster suggests that Apple is working on improving the foldable design significantly.

Caption – DCS’s recent post on Weibo about the future Apple iPhone. (Translated via Google Translate)

Since most foldable phones with a notebook-style design have a squarish inner screen, Apple might be creating a true iPhone-iPad hybrid, blending the experience of a smartphone and a tablet.

The leak also compares Apple’s design to the Oppo Find N while stating that Apple’s foldable will be shorter and thicker than Oppo’s device.

This is not the first time we heard about an Apple future foldable device. Ming-Chi Kuo has reported that Apple is developing a 20.3-inch foldable MacBook, aiming for a release around 2027. Similarly, Ross Young mentioned Apple’s work on a 20-inch foldable hybrid device, expected to launch in 2026 or 2027.

Moreover, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman stated that Apple is “exploring a dual-screen, foldable MacBook/iPad hybrid.”

Unfortunately, Apple’s foldable iPhone is still a while away. Previous reports suggest a possible 2026 launch. So far, it’s rumoured that Apple’s first foldable will be a Fold-style device rather than a Flip and it could feature a Samsung display.

FAQs

Q1. What are the rumoured display sizes for Apple’s foldable device?

Answer. According to a recent leak, Apple’s foldable device could feature a 5.49-inch external display and a 7.74-inch main folding screen.

Q2. What kind of device might Apple be creating with its foldable design?

Answer. Apple might be creating a true iPhone-iPad hybrid, blending the experience of a smartphone and a tablet. The design is expected to be shorter and thicker than the Oppo Find N.

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

Answer. Previous reports suggest a possible launch in 2026 for Apple’s first foldable device, which is rumoured to be a Fold-style device rather than a Flip and could feature a Samsung display.

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