Industry observers widely anticipated Apple would debut a wide-format foldable rather than the book-style or flip designs currently dominating the market. It appears Cupertino has indeed chosen the wider format after all. A photo shared by Ice Universe on Weibo offers the first concrete look at the device, confirming long-held design expectations.
This outcome should not come as a surprise to those tracking the development closely. Dummy units with the identical shape have already surfaced, and CAD schematics previously outlined the exact measurements. When unfolded, the device stretches 167.6mm wide and stands 120.6mm tall. Folded down, it measures about 9.23mm thick, or roughly 13mm once you account for the camera island. The visual evidence aligns perfectly with the technical projections shared by leaks in recent months.
An alleged photo of the Apple iPhone foldable
The image also reveals one of two launch colors: a clean Silver finish, with Navy Blue being the other option. Apple is not offering any playful or bold color choices for its first foldable. The camera setup is equally restrained. There is no third lens on the back, just two modules, though details about their specifications remain scarce. For more on the camera arrangement, see our earlier coverage of how a Foldable iPhone Ultra leak exposed the dual camera layout and fresh design details.
Supply chain reports suggest the Apple iPhone foldable remains on schedule for a September launch. That timing would quickly push Apple into the top tier of foldable manufacturers worldwide. The entry price will sting, though. Expect a starting tag around €1,840 (roughly $2,000), and early inventory could be tight. Early production has not been entirely smooth, as Apple’s iPhone Ultra prototype hinges faced reliability issues during testing phases. These manufacturing hurdles explain why the device, previously rumored for a 2025 release, has only now reached the public eye in 2026.
Source: Weibo
