iPhone Fold 2026: Release Date, Price, Design and Everything We Know

Apple may finally be ready to enter the foldable smartphone market.

After years of rumors and prototype reports, Apple’s first foldable iPhone is widely expected to be unveiled in September 2026, potentially alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. Current reports suggest Apple could introduce the device under the iPhone Ultra name, although Apple has not officially confirmed the product name yet.

The rumored device is expected to use a book-style folding design, opening into a larger display similar in concept to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series. Current reports point to an approximately 7.8-inch internal display and a smaller external display around 5.5 inches.

Apple is also reportedly focusing heavily on making the foldable display thinner and reducing the visible crease — one of the biggest challenges faced by current foldable smartphones.

Other reported details include an A20-series chip, around 12GB of RAM, multiple rear cameras, Touch ID integrated into the side button, and a premium price that could reach or exceed $2,000. However, these specifications remain unconfirmed until Apple officially reveals the device.

The potential launch is significant because Apple would be entering a foldable market that has already been developed for years by companies such as Samsung, Google, Motorola and others.

So why has Apple waited this long?

And can Apple's first foldable iPhone offer something different enough to justify its expected premium price?

In this article, Neuro looks at the latest information surrounding the iPhone Fold 2026, including its expected release date, price, design, display, hardware, cameras, software and the bigger implications of Apple's move into foldable smartphones.

We also separate the information currently supported by multiple reports from specifications that remain speculation.

Important: Apple has not officially confirmed the final name, specifications, pricing or availability of its rumored foldable iPhone. Details in this article are based on current reports and should be treated as rumors until Apple makes an official announcement.