Apple to Launch First Foldable iPhone in September 2026 Says Report

Apple is going to bring the iPhone fold in the foldable phone segment next year. However, Apple has not yet given any information about the foldable iPhone. Now JPMorgan has allegedly indicated the launch date, price and specifications of the phone. The foldable form factor of book style is expected to be found in the foldable iPhone. It will get a 7.8 -inch internal flexible display and a 5.5 -inch cover display. Here we are telling you in detail about the iPhone fold.

The latest investor note of JP Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee gives information about the foldable iPhone. According to the report, this year, the attention of the investor is already moving towards Apple’s 2026 lineup with the expectation of only a minor upgrade in the iPhone 17 series. The analyst allegedly stated that Apple’s first foldable iPhone would be launched as the iPhone 18 lineup in September 2026. Several reports, including industry supply chain source, suggested the launch date of September 2026 for the first foldable iPhone.

Apple’s foldable iPhone can find a book-style folding design like Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Series. It will allegedly have a 7.8 -inch inner display and a 5.5 -inch outer display, which is expected to be without any crease.

Apple iPhone Fold Price (Expected)

The analyst has allegedly estimated the price of Apple iPhone Fold to be $ 1,999 (about Rs 1,74,000). It is being told that this will give the company a chance to earn a revenue of $ 65 billion. He allegedly stated that the foldable iPhone sales will be around 1 million units in FY 2027 and sales are expected to increase to about 4 million units by FY 2029.

In the first eye leak, the base variant of the iPhone fold in the US was estimated to be $ 2,300 (about Rs 1,99,000). It is being said that Apple will present the limited unit of this phone. According to rumors, its thickness will be 9.2 mm when folded and 4.6 mm when unfolded. It is expected to get a middle frame and dual rear camera setup made from aluminum alloys.