The foldable iPhone is still a long way from being officially released, and in several previous reports, we only saw a casual launch teaser rather than a complete plan. However, the latest reports mention that Apple is selecting suppliers to accompany it on its journey to mass-produce its first foldable iPhone. Apple will narrow down the candidates and the device is expected to launch in the second half of 2026.
Samsung was reportedly selected as the manufacturer of foldable iPhone panels due to its extensive experience, and its R&D department is working to eliminate the creases in the display as much as possible. A report published by ETNews stated that Apple will finalize all material and component suppliers by April, indicating that Apple will begin full-scale production of foldable iPhones.
Previously, we reported that one of the company's concerns about not releasing a foldable iPhone was that all of its prototypes had noticeable creases. In the latest update, we learned that Samsung will be the OLED supplier and the smartphone is said to have a "book style" design instead of a clamshell form factor.
As for the glass cover part, it is likely to be provided by Corning, and Amphenol will provide the hinge of the foldable iPhone. Apple has previously sourced MacBook hinges from the same company, but this time the parts will be used in an entirely different product. The report also mentioned that the biggest difference of the foldable iPhone is that there is no display crease.
Even if these claims are true, the large creases may still be visible when light reflects onto the display. The report doesn't mention a mass production timeline for the foldable iPhone, but assuming Apple shortlists all the right suppliers, it could launch a commercial product by 2026.