Apple enters the Fold
Hello, Apple. It’s difficult to not be swept away in all the buzz, but Apple isn’t letting you dig your feet into the ground.
Rumours of an ‘iPhone Fold’ suggest a wider, book-style device that could rival Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold line. With all the leaks and conversations about the cameras, Apple’s ecosystem expertise and developer engagement could push the category into a new era. So, you’ll get more apps and features, that are optimised for larger foldable displays.
Leaks suggest Apple’s foldable iPhone could feature a four-camera system, split across its inner, outer, and rear surfaces. The outer cover display is expected to house a hole-punch front camera, while the inner folding display may include an under-display camera, a first for an iPhone.
Notably, the under-display camera is not expected to support Face ID, with Apple reportedly opting for Touch ID instead. What stands out is the reported resolution: the under-display camera could be 24 megapixels, which would surpass current Android implementations that typically use much lower resolutions to hide the camera beneath the screen.
On the back, the foldable iPhone is said to feature a dual-camera system comprising a main camera and an ultra-wide lens, both reportedly 48 megapixels. A telephoto lens is not expected, bringing the total camera count to four.
Chip, performance and connectivity
Under the hood, the foldable iPhone is widely reported to run on Apple’s A20 chip, manufactured using TSMC’s 2nm process. The move to 2nm is expected to deliver notable gains in both speed and efficiency, with reports suggesting performance improvements of up to 15 per cent and power efficiency gains of around 30 per cent compared to the A19.
The Flip isn’t dead… yet
Despite the rise of book-style foldables, clamshells aren’t disappearing. Flip phones are now compact companions with clever features like external screens for quick notifications, AI-assisted selfies, and hands-free video calls.
A simple scroll through Reddit and reviews would give you a glimpse into the fondness for the flip. It’s ideal if you want pocketability, and less screen time. Reddit threads are full of users praising the flip form factor for its one-handed convenience, discreet usability on commutes, and surprisingly capable photography.
But there’s no denying the trajectory. For OEMs like Samsung and Google, book-style foldables now represent the long-term growth engine, while flips are increasingly positioned as niche or complementary devices.