Apple’s Foldable iPhone Could Resemble Two iPhone Air

Apple’s first foldable iPhone may arrive in late 2026, and early leaks suggest it could look like two iPhone Airs fused together. The design reportedly keeps the flat edges and titanium frame Apple introduced with the iPhone Air, but adds a flexible display inside.

When folded, the phone may be about 9 to 9.5mm thick. Open it up, and it could slim down to just 4.5mm. That’s thinner than most foldables today.

The inner display is said to measure 7.8 inches with a nearly square layout. On the outside, a smaller 5.5-inch screen will handle quick tasks.

Apple is also rumoured to be working on a hinge system that spreads out stress more evenly, cutting down on the visible crease. The hinge itself may combine titanium, stainless steel, and even liquid metal for extra strength.

Durability has always been a weak point for foldables, but Apple seems determined to change that. The strength of Titanium has been proven in the iPhone Air during stress tests.

Using it in a foldable device won’t be a bad idea, as it will make the device strong enough to resist bends and drops. Reports also suggest Apple is trying to make the phone easier to repair than rivals.

The iPhone Air scored a seven out of ten from iFixit, while Samsung’s and Google’s foldables only managed threes. Matching even part of that standard would be impressive in this category.

Leaked details point to four cameras: two on the back, one on the cover screen, and another inside. Apple may also skip Face ID in this model. Instead, the company could return to Touch ID through a side button. That would save space and simplify the design.

None of this will come cheap. Analysts expect the foldable iPhone to start at around $2000, with the top model pushing closer to $2300. That puts it above Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold7 and Google’s Pixel Fold, raising the pressure on Apple to deliver a product that feels worth the premium.

Production trials are expected to begin in Taiwan before moving to India and other regions. The most likely launch window is September 2026, though a slip into the last quarter of the year is still possible.

If the leaks are accurate, Apple’s foldable iPhone could set a new benchmark for design, durability, and thinness in the foldable market.