Apple’s first foldable iPhone is coming in 2026 — and it’s going to be radically different from Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold. Leaks from The Elec, JP Morgan, and Digital Chat Station reveal a 7.8-inch inner screen, 24MP under-display camera, and titanium hinge. Here’s everything we know before launch.

Launch Timeline & Models

Model Launch Date Starting Price (Est.)
iPhone Fold Q4 2026 $2,499
iPhone Fold Pro Q4 2026 $2,999
iPhone 18 Pro (non-fold) Sept 2026 $1,199
First batch: 20 million units — Apple is going all-in.

Display & Design: Thinner Than Samsung

Apple’s foldable uses LTPO OLED with micro-lens array for crease reduction. Inner screen: 7.8-inch, outer: 6.3-inch with hole-punch.

Spec iPhone Fold Galaxy Z Fold 7 (rumored)
Inner Screen 7.8" LTPO OLED 8.0" AMOLED
Outer Screen 6.3" (hole-punch) 6.5" (hole-punch)
Thickness (folded) 8.9mm 10.6mm
Hinge Titanium + ceramic Titanium

Camera: 24MP Under-Display Selfie

Apple debuts its 24MP under-display front camera — first on foldable, later on 2027 flagship. LG Innotek’s multilayer freeform lenses reduce light loss.

Camera iPhone Fold Z Fold 7
Under-Display Selfie 24MP 4MP
Rear System 48MP triple 200MP triple
Apple’s selfie camera will be 6x higher resolution than Samsung’s.

Performance & Battery

  • Chip: A20 Pro (3nm)
  • RAM: 16GB base
  • Battery: 4,500mAh (inner) + 1,200mAh (outer)
  • Charging: 50W wired, 25W wireless

Software: iPadOS or New “FoldOS”?

Apple is developing a dedicated foldable OS with:

  • Three-column multitasking
  • Drag-and-drop between screens
  • Apple Pencil Pro support on inner display

Competition: Samsung vs Apple Foldable War

Brand 2026 Foldable Starting Price
Apple iPhone Fold $2,499
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 $1,799
Google Pixel Fold 2 $1,799

Final Thought

Apple didn’t invent foldables — but they might perfect them.

The 2026 iPhone Fold won’t be cheap, but with 24MP under-display camera, titanium hinge, and Apple’s software magic, it could be the first foldable that feels truly ready for prime time.

Samsung started the war. Apple might end it.

Data Sources & Methodology (as of Nov 14, 2025):

  • The Elec, Digital Chat Station — display and camera specs
  • JP Morgan supply chain report — 24MP UDC, 20M unit production
  • Bloomberg, MacRumors — launch timeline and hinge material
  • Patently Apple — foldable patents and software features