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In a post on X (Twitter)<\/a> today, Kuo referenced his March forecast<\/a> for the rumored 2026 device: “Six months ago, I predicted the foldable iPhone would use side-button Touch ID.” Kuo goes on:<\/p>\n
“There are now market rumors that it will adopt an under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, but I think that’s unlikely. It’s expected that Luxshare ICT will supply the side-button Touch ID module for the foldable iPhone.” <\/p>\n
Kuo’s original prediction outlined a book-style foldable iPhone with an approximately 7.8-inch inner display and 5.5-inch outer screen, priced between $2,000 and $2,500. He suggested Apple would skip Face ID authentication to save internal space in the folded design. Apple has already used side button-integrated Touch ID for the iPad Air and iPad mini, so the design choice is not unprecedented. <\/p>\n
Camera-wise, the foldable iPhone is expected to include a dual-lens rear camera, with a front-facing camera for both folded and unfolded states, according to Kuo.<\/p>\n
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