When will the iPhone Fold launch?

Expected this fall alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, with mass production on track to start in July if things go as planned.

What will the iPhone Fold be called officially?

Still uncertain — rumors suggest Apple may call it the iPhone Ultra rather than iPhone Fold.

What are the leaked dimensions of the iPhone Fold?

83.8×120.6×9.6mm when folded and just 4.8mm thick when unfolded, with a 7.6-inch inner display.

What is the expected price of the iPhone Fold?

Expected to start at over $2,000, making it Apple's most expensive iPhone ever.

Is the September launch confirmed?

Not confirmed — reports of technical snags suggest public availability could slip to December 2026 even if the device is announced in September

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iPhone Fold May Arrive Earlier Than Recently Rumored

The iPhone Fold has widely been reported to become official this fall alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. However, recent rumors claimed it wouldn't start shipping right away — Apple would announce it at the same event as the Pros, but those would become available in late September as usual, while the Fold would take a few more weeks to arrive in stores according to one source. Another source claimed it might only be released in December.

What Changed?

However, Apple seems to be doing all it can to have the iPhone Fold's arrival fully synchronized with the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. According to a tipster on Weibo, trial production has now started for the iPhone Fold at Apple's manufacturing partner Foxconn in China. This means it's on track to start mass production around July alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.

Leaked Specs

Leaked CAD drawings reveal dimensions of 83.8×120.6×9.6mm when folded, and an ultra-slim 4.8mm thickness when unfolded. The inner display is rumored at 7.6 inches with 2713×1920-pixel resolution, alongside a dual rear camera setup similar to the iPhone 17.

The Name Question

The device's name remains speculative — what we've been calling the iPhone Fold might actually be called the iPhone Ultra, as part of a trio of Ultra-branded products Apple is planning to unveil later this year.

Caveats and Concerns

The picture isn't entirely rosy — another source claims the iPhone Fold's development has hit technical snags that could delay its public availability, with the device potentially showcased at the September event but not going on sale until December 2026.

Expected Price

The iPhone Fold is expected to be Apple's most expensive phone yet, starting at over $2,000, with a 5,500mAh battery, titanium frame, and liquid metal hinge.

Final Thoughts

The iPhone Fold is closer to reality than ever — trial production starting at Foxconn points to a serious fall launch target. However, technical hurdles and supply chain challenges remain a real possibility. Fall 2026 will settle the matter.