How much will the iPhone Fold cost?

The most recent supply-chain reports point to a starting price of about $1,999 in the US — down from earlier estimates of $2,399. That translates to roughly £1,899 in the UK and about €2,299–2,399 in Germany, though Apple has confirmed nothing.

What screens will the foldable iPhone have?

Leaks describe a book-style design with an inner display around 7.8 inches and an outer display around 5.5 inches. Multiple reports say Apple worked to eliminate the visible crease entirely.

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iPhone Fold: everything we know

Q: When will the iPhone Fold be released?

Apple's foldable iPhone is expected to launch in September 2026 alongside the iPhone 18 lineup, with mass production reportedly starting in August 2026. Apple has not confirmed the device.

Q: Will it be called iPhone Fold or iPhone Ultra?

Both names appear in reports. 'iPhone Fold' is the most common working name; some analysts argue Apple could position it as 'iPhone Ultra'. The final name is unknown.

Last updated: July 20, 2026 · Rumors labeled as rumors, always attributed

TL;DR: Apple's first foldable iPhone is expected in September 2026, at a rumored starting price around $1,999. Book-style design, ~7.8-inch inner display with no visible crease, A20 Pro chip, two 48MP cameras. Nothing is official until Apple says so.

What is the iPhone Fold?

The iPhone Fold is Apple's long-rumored first foldable iPhone — a book-style device in the mold of Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold, opening from a normal-phone footprint into a small tablet. After years of patents and prototypes, reporting from supply-chain analysts and outlets like MacRumors and Macworld converged in 2025–2026 on a real product with a real launch window: the iPhone 18 event in September 2026.

Design: the crease is the headline

The most repeated claim in the leaks: Apple refused to ship a foldable with a visible crease and pursued eliminating it "regardless of cost." Reports describe a titanium-and-aluminum body, a hinge engineered around a crease-free inner panel, and a closed thickness competitive with the thinnest Android foldables. Touch ID is rumored to return in the power button rather than Face ID, to keep the body thin.

Displays

Display	Rumored size	Notes
Inner (unfolded)	~7.8 inches	Crease-free goal; near-square aspect ratio
Outer (folded)	~5.5 inches	Usable as a normal phone one-handed

Chip, memory and battery

The iPhone Fold is expected to run the A20 Pro, Apple's first chip on TSMC's 2nm process, using new WMCM packaging that stacks 12GB of RAM directly on the chip. Battery reports describe a split-cell design totaling roughly 4,000–4,200mAh — modest on paper, but paired with the efficiency gains of 2nm silicon.

Cameras

Expect two rear cameras — main and ultra-wide, both 48MP — plus selfie cameras usable folded and unfolded. Reports agree there is no telephoto lens; thinness won that fight. If a zoom lens is a dealbreaker, the current Android foldables have you covered.

How does it compare to Samsung?

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the benchmark Apple has to beat — see our full iPhone Fold vs Galaxy Z Fold comparison. The short version: Samsung ships today, with a proven hinge and better cameras on paper; Apple's pitch is the crease-free display, the ecosystem, and iPad-class software on the inner screen.

FAQ

When will the iPhone Fold be released?

September 2026 is the expected window, alongside the iPhone 18 — with mass production reportedly beginning August 2026. Details on the release-date page.

How much will it cost?

About $1,999 to start, per the latest reports — earlier estimates said $2,399. Regional estimates on the price page.

Will it be called iPhone Fold or iPhone Ultra?

Unknown. "iPhone Fold" is the most common name in reports; "iPhone Ultra" appears in some analyst notes as a positioning option.

Should I wait for it or buy a foldable now?

If you're in the Apple ecosystem, wait — it's a few months away. If you want the best foldable today, see our current picks.

One email when Apple announces it

Date, price, pre-order links. Nothing else, ever.

Sources for this page include MacRumors, Macworld, PhoneArena and supply-chain analyst reports. Apple has announced nothing; every spec above is a rumor until the keynote.