Apple Foldable iPhone Leak Reveals 7.8-Inch Display, A20 Pro Chip, and $2,000 Price Tag

Apple’s First Foldable iPhone Just Leaked—and It’s Packed with Premium Specs

At Squaredtech, we’ve been tracking Apple’s foldable iPhone rumors for years. Now, solid leaks from multiple sources have pulled back the curtain on what could be the company’s most ambitious phone launch in a decade.

The foldable device—informally dubbed the iPhone Fold—is expected to arrive in 2026. New information reveals that it will feature a 7.8-inch internal OLED display and a 5.5-inch outer cover screen. The inner display folds down to a compact form, mimicking the style of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series.

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What makes this leak significant is the list of specs tied to it. According to tipster @Jukanlosreve, Apple’s foldable will be powered by the A20 Pro chip, built using TSMC’s 2nm process, making it one of the most efficient processors on the market by 2026.

The iPhone Fold is also rumored to ship with 12GB of RAM and offer three storage tiers: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. For photography, it will likely include a 48MP main wide-angle camera and a 48MP ultra-wide secondary sensor, offering Apple’s best image quality in a foldable format.

Apple’s Foldable Could Start at $1,800—With Premium Margins

While the specs are impressive, Squaredtech has confirmed that the iPhone Fold’s price will reflect its high-end positioning.

According to a report from UBS analysts, Apple originally considered pricing the foldable between $2,000 and $2,400. After internal cost-cutting, the expected launch price is now estimated between $1,800 and $2,000.

The report notes that Apple’s bill of materials (BOM) for the device sits around $759, which is roughly 4% lower than Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold SE ($790). That gives Apple an expected profit margin of 53–58%, aligning with its typical iPhone profit strategy.

When folded, the device is said to measure around 9–9.5mm thick, and 4.5–4.8mm when fully opened. These dimensions would make it one of the thinnest foldables on the market at launch.

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Apple to Use Samsung Displays, Foxconn Assembly, and Its Own 5G Modem

One of the biggest surprises in the leak is that Apple may introduce its own 5G baseband chip—called the C2 modem—in the iPhone Fold. If true, this would be Apple’s first smartphone with a fully in-house 5G solution, a major shift from its previous reliance on Qualcomm.

The inner display will reportedly be produced by Samsung Display, with LG Display handling a smaller portion of the orders. Key frame components—like the titanium shell and hinge—will be supplied by Lens Technology, Amphenol, and Foxconn.

As expected, Foxconn will serve as the primary manufacturer, assembling the iPhone Fold alongside other Apple products like the iPhone, MacBook, and AirPods. Luxshare is named as a secondary assembly partner, continuing its growing role in Apple’s supply chain.

What the iPhone Fold Means for the Foldable Tech Market

Here at Squaredtech, we believe the arrival of an Apple foldable will reshape the foldable market.

UBS analysts expect the iPhone Fold to ignite demand across smartphones, tablets, and laptops with foldable screens. This surge could benefit not just Apple but also competitors like Samsung, Huawei, and Google. Component makers like Corning (glass), BOE (panels), and Qualcomm (secondary chips) also stand to gain from broader industry adoption.

Apple’s entrance will likely raise user expectations for build quality, performance, and software optimization—areas where some current foldables still fall short.

If the iPhone Fold delivers on durability and battery life, it may push foldables into the mainstream, shifting them from niche luxury gadgets to everyday devices.

Final Thoughts from Squaredtech

The iPhone Fold is shaping up to be Apple’s most disruptive phone since the original iPhone. With a 7.8-inch display, 48MP cameras, and the A20 Pro chip, this device is more than just a concept—it’s a signal.

Apple is betting big on foldables, and the company’s hardware pipeline suggests it wants to dominate this category. However, with prices expected around $2,000, the question remains: Will users bite?

At Squaredtech, we’ll be watching closely. If the iPhone Fold lands in 2026 as expected, it will either redefine smartphones—or reinforce just how hard foldables are to get right.

Stay tuned to Squaredtech.co for updates on Apple’s foldables, AI, and everything shaping the next era of tech.

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