Apple is expected to launch its first foldable smartphone in 2026, which marks the company’s entry into a segment currently led by competitors such as Samsung. According to a new investor note from JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee, Apple’s foldable device is likely to be debuted in September 2026 as part of the iPhone 18 series. While the US Tech giant has not yet confirmed the details of a foldable iPhone, the analyst note, which contains access to the Galaxy Z-fold range. It is said that the foldable iPhone offers an internal flexible display of 7.8 inches and an outer screen of 5.5 inches. The inner show is expected to be free of visible creases. The report adds that with limited upgrades expected in this year’s iPhone 17 series, the investor focus begins to move to the company’s 2026 road map. Apple’s foldable phone is expected to wear a $ 1.999 price tag (approximately £ 1.74 lakh), and it is expected to sell in its first full financial year in ‘Low-Law Million’ units, with the expected up to about 45 million units by 2029. Earlier leaks also suggested a possible $ 2,300 price (approximately £ 1.99 lakh) for the base model, and indicated that the device could contain a double rear camera setup, aluminum alloy frame, and measure 9.2 mm when folded and 4.6 mm when unfolded. The note of Chatterjee has identified Amphenol, a manufacturer of electronic compounds, and Corning, known for the manufacture of specialty glass, which is likely to benefit from the supply chain of the device. However, the report emphasizes that profits for these businesses stem from the complexity of the components rather than high production volumes. Apple did not comment on its foldable iPhone or its development status.
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