Something to look forward to: Apple's long-rumored folding iPhone will finally go into production later this year ahead of its launch in the fall of 2026, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. But despite that deadline fast approaching, Apple has yet to finalize many of the handset's component specifications.
According to Kuo's latest report, Foxconn will officially begin production of Apple's first foldable iPhone late in the third quarter of 2025 (late September) or early in the fourth quarter (October). But several component specifications, including the hinge, have yet to be finalized.
One of the few components that has been finalized is the display, Kuo writes. It is being made by Samsung Display, which plans to produce up to 8 million foldable panels for the device annually.
Apple is rumored to have placed an order for 15 – 20 million foldable iPhones, though this volume is believed to cover the handset's 2 – 3-year lifecycle, rather than just 2026.
Apple Foldable iPhone Updates:
1. Assembly supplier Foxconn is expected to officially kick off the project in late 3Q25 or early 4Q25. As of now, many component specifications (including the hinge, which has drawn considerable market attention) have yet to be finalized.
2. The… https://t.co/KsGu49JXkP – 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) June 18, 2025
Unsurprisingly, Kuo said the first Apple foldable will carry premium pricing, limiting demand. The analyst believes the folding iPhone will be priced between $2,000 and $2,500.
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