Apple has completed development of its foldable iPhone display and arranged manufacturing infrastructure through Foxconn, though the hinge mechanism and battery remain unfinalized for mass production. Samsung will supply the 7.74-inch primary OLED panel and 5.49-inch cover screen, with Apple successfully reducing hinge costs to between $70 and $80 while incorporating liquid metal material for bending resistance.
Battery supplier selection continues as the company exercises heightened quality controls following testing of cells ranging from 5,400mAh to 5,800mAh capacity, exceeding the iPhone 17 Pro Max specifications. Apple seeks to prevent component failures similar to those experienced by competing foldable devices, where internal pressure during folding could puncture batteries and trigger thermal events.
Battery supplier selection continues as the company exercises heightened quality controls following testing of cells ranging from 5,400mAh to 5,800mAh capacity, exceeding the iPhone 17 Pro Max specifications. Apple seeks to prevent component failures similar to those experienced by competing foldable devices, where internal pressure during folding could puncture batteries and trigger thermal events.
