Apple gets ready to launch its first folding phone after years of waiting for the perfect technology. Samsung Display has started making special OLED screens for the iPhone Fold at its factory in South Korea. The production line can pump out 15 million displays each year with massive 7-inch screens. Apple began planning the folding iPhone back in 2018 but wanted everything perfect before moving forward. Samsung has already released seven versions of its Galaxy Fold while Apple took its time.
The iPhone Fold will hit stores next year alongside the regular iPhone 18 models. Apple expects to sell between 6 and 8 million folding phones while Samsung can make way more displays than needed. The device will be super thin at just 4.5mm when opened up completely. Samsung will be Apple's exclusive supplier for foldable screens for at least two years after signing a major deal.
The new folding iPhone will cost more than $2,000 which matches Samsung's expensive Galaxy Z Fold 7 pricing. Apple plans to use its powerful A20 series chips to run the device smoothly. The phone will feature Touch ID built into the power button instead of Face ID technology. Samsung's latest Galaxy Fold is as thin as regular smartphones which sets a high bar for Apple. The tech giant wants to make sure its folding phone can compete with Samsung's advanced foldable devices.
The iPhone Fold will hit stores next year alongside the regular iPhone 18 models. Apple expects to sell between 6 and 8 million folding phones while Samsung can make way more displays than needed. The device will be super thin at just 4.5mm when opened up completely. Samsung will be Apple's exclusive supplier for foldable screens for at least two years after signing a major deal.
The new folding iPhone will cost more than $2,000 which matches Samsung's expensive Galaxy Z Fold 7 pricing. Apple plans to use its powerful A20 series chips to run the device smoothly. The phone will feature Touch ID built into the power button instead of Face ID technology. Samsung's latest Galaxy Fold is as thin as regular smartphones which sets a high bar for Apple. The tech giant wants to make sure its folding phone can compete with Samsung's advanced foldable devices.
