What is the iPhone Fold release date?

Apple has not announced a date. Supply-chain reporting consistently points to September 2026, launched at the annual iPhone event alongside the iPhone 18, with availability expected later that month.

Could the iPhone Fold be delayed?

Yes — foldable displays and hinges are the hardest components Apple has ever shipped, and first-generation products can slip. As of July 2026, mass production is still reported to begin in August 2026, which supports the September window.

When can I pre-order the iPhone Fold?

If Apple follows its usual pattern, pre-orders open the Friday after the September keynote, with deliveries the following Friday. First-generation foldable supply is expected to be tight.

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When does the iPhone Fold come out?

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Answer: September 2026 — at Apple's annual iPhone event, alongside the iPhone 18. Mass production is reported to begin in August 2026. Apple has not confirmed the device or the date; this is the consistent picture from supply-chain reports as of July 2026.

The expected timeline

When	What	Status
August 2026	Mass production begins (Foxconn; displays by Samsung Display)	Reported by supply-chain analysts
September 2026	Announcement at the iPhone 18 keynote	Expected, not confirmed
Mid/late September 2026	Pre-orders, then first deliveries	Apple's usual pattern
Q4 2026	Tight supply; analysts expect limited first-year volumes	Analyst consensus

Why September 2026 is credible

Three independent signals line up. First, analyst reports (including Ming-Chi Kuo's supply-chain notes) have held the 2026 window steady for over a year — no slips. Second, display production for a foldable panel of this size reportedly began ramping at Samsung Display specifically for Apple. Third, reporting on the iPhone 18 event describes the foldable as part of the same launch slate, per outlets like MacRumors and PhoneArena.

What could still change

First-generation hardware slips. The two risks reporters flag most: yield on the crease-free display, and hinge durability testing. A slip would more likely mean limited quantities at launch than a different year. We update this page when the picture changes — or get the one-email launch alert.

Waiting vs buying now

Two months from a probable announcement, our advice is simple: if you want Apple, wait. If you want the best foldable today — or the iPhone Fold's rumored $1,999 price is too steep — the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Honor Magic V5 are all excellent right now, and Z Fold prices typically dip when Apple enters a category.