Foldable iPhone Tipped to Launch in 2026, Priced Around $2,000 with 7.8-Inch Display: Report
CHINA, JUL 20 – Apple aims to capture the premium foldable phone market with a $2,000 model featuring a large battery and refined design based on Samsung's display technology, analysts say.
- Late 2026, Apple Inc. is preparing to launch its first foldable iPhone, with a book-style design, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports.
- Amid a market dominated by Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series, Apple is adapting a mature foldable segment refined by rivals like Huawei and Xiaomi, with foldables gaining traction in China.
- Fixed Focus Digital reported a 5,000–5,500 mAh battery, Samsung Display's creaseless OLED panels, and foldable-specific features in iOS 27.
- Steve Cohen increased his stake in Lens Technology to 8.41% of voting shares, and Citi analysts led by Kyna Wong noted Lens Tech as a key beneficiary of the foldable iPhone supply chain, impacting market share and investor confidence.
- UBS analysts project the foldable iPhone could account for 5% of Lens Technology’s revenue in 2026 and 12% in 2027, signaling a long-term shift and strengthening Apple’s position in the competitive foldable market.
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Foldable iPhone tipped to launch in 2026, priced around $2,000 with 7.8-inch display: Report
Apple is reportedly developing its first foldable iPhone, potentially launching in 2026 alongside the iPhone 18 series. The device may feature a book-style design, a 7.8-inch foldable display, and a price around $2,000, focusing on avoiding common foldable issues.
Apple's Foldable iPhone Could Arrive By 2026 — This Chinese Glassmaker Tipped As Key Supplier Will Be A Big Winner, Say Wall Street Analysts - Samsung Electronics Co (OTC:SSNLF)
Apple is expected to launch a foldable iPhone by 2026, and analysts say Chinese glassmaker Lens Technology could see a major revenue boost—up to 12% by 2027—by supplying ultra-thin cover glass for the device.
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