US EditionApple May Sell Folding iPhone to Jump-Start Troubled Sales
- Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo provided an update on Apple's foldable iPhone on June 19, 2025, noting many specs remain unfinished.
- Apple plans to start Foxconn's project kickoff for the foldable iPhone in late Q3 or early Q4 of 2025, but component details are still pending.
- The foldable iPhone is expected to feature a 7.8-inch display on the inside and a 5.5-inch screen on the outside, with a thickness of approximately 4.5 millimeters when open and about 9.5 millimeters when closed; the hinge design is receiving particular focus.
- Samsung Display is preparing 7 to 8 million foldable panels for a expected 2026 mass production start, while Apple has reportedly ordered 15-20 million units covering a 2-3 year lifecycle.
- These developments indicate Apple aims to enter the foldable phone market in late 2026, but plans remain subject to change and pricing may affect initial demand.
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The most accurate Apple expert expects preparations for a foldable iPhone to begin this year. In 2026, the first devices will be launched. The analyst mentions two well-known manufacturers involved, but notes that there are still many open questions.
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