The foldable iPhone will feature a triple rear camera setup with 48 MP, 48 MP, and 12 MP sensors capable of recording in 1080p to 4K, along with a 4 MP front camera supporting 1080p video recording.

The development of the foldable iPhone is behind the iPhone 17, which is expected to complete its EVT testing phase in the second quarter of 2025, with the foldable iPhone undergoing multiple testing phases involving limited trials by supply chain partners.

Samsung is set to launch Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 during an event on July 9, 2025, highlighting the ongoing market push for foldable devices.

The development of the foldable iPhone is influenced by production challenges, high costs, and low consumer demand for large foldable screens, which has led to delays and cautious progress.

Apple is planning to enter the foldable device market by 2026, focusing first on a foldable iPhone rather than a foldable iPad, which has been temporarily halted due to high costs, technical challenges, and limited consumer interest.

Additional features of the foldable iPhone include stereo speakers, a side fingerprint sensor, and a USB-C port, although details on size, color, and price remain undisclosed.

Leaked specifications suggest the foldable iPhone will have an OLED layered screen at 120Hz HDR+, powered by iOS 26, with an A19 Pro chipset, 12 GB of RAM, and storage options of 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB.

Meanwhile, other companies like Samsung, Motorola, OnePlus, and Vivo have already established themselves with foldable smartphones, creating a competitive landscape for Apple.