US EditionRumor: iPhone Fold May Launch Months After iPhone 18 Pro
Apple will launch the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in September, with foldable iPhone Fold shipments starting in December, and other models arriving next March, analysts say.
- Apple plans to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max later this year, with the iPhone Fold arriving months later in December, according to Barclays analyst Tim Long.
- Early estimates point to a starting price of around $2000 for the iPhone Fold, with costs potentially reaching $2400, positioning it above competitors like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7.
- Last week, CAD leaks indicated the iPhone Fold design hit a major production milestone. Apple is expected to address durability concerns with a crease-free display and a strong liquid metal hinge.
- Separately, Apple plans to release the iPhone 18e and either an iPhone 18 Plus or iPhone Air 2 alongside the base iPhone 18 model in March 2027.
- Apple historically releases new models one to two months after announcing the full lineup, as evidenced by the iPhone X arriving in November 2017 and iPhone 14 Plus in October, establishing precedent for the Fold's December timing.
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Sketchy iPhone Fold launch timing shared by analyst with shaky history
An analyst at Barclays believes that if the iPhone Fold launches in 2026, it will be in December, months after the iPhone 18 Pro. He's the only one saying this.iPhone Fold could launch in DecemberMany rumors point to the iPhone Fold launching in late 2026 alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, though no parts have leaked yet. It will be an incredibly expensive device and Apple's first attempt at a foldable.A note from Barclays analyst Tim Long, viewed by …
Analyst: Foldable iPhone Likely to Ship in December, iPhone 18 Plus is Possible Next Year
In a research note for investment bank Barclays earlier this month, Apple analyst Tim Long said his supply chain sources mentioned the possibility of the iPhone 18 base model being announced in March next year, rather than in September this year. This split launch has been widely rumored by multiple sources in recent months. More interestingly, Long dropped two unique pieces of information.
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