Apple Foldable iPhone Launch Today: Price, Design, Features and What to Expect

One of the most prominent news items at Apple's September 2026 event is the Apple's potential for a foldable smartphone.

There is no official confirmation from Apple regarding all the rumours but reports suggest that Apple is working on a premium foldable iPhone.

A big new segment for the iPhone.

Apple has been observing the foldable phones of Samsung, Huawei and other smartphone makers for a few years now.

Rather, Apple seems to be playing it safe by letting other companies experiment with new designs before it actually gets into the game and concentrates on working out some of the most troublesome issues of foldable phones.

Expected design

The gadget is said to be either like a book or passport that opens up for a bigger screen on the inside and folds up into a relatively compact size.

One of Apple's major engineering challenges will be the hinge.

The user expects the best foldable phone to handle thousands of folds without any hassles.

The screen creasing challenge

One other concern is the crease that can show up on the screen at a foldable display's bend point.

Apple apparently is preparing to reduce this crease.

If Apple gets it right, display and hinge technology could be key selling features.

Expected price

The foldable iPhone is likely to be marketed as a super-high-end product.

Reuters reported that people were expecting it to be priced over $2,500.

This would increase the price of its standard iPhone design considerably over the standard Apple iPhone.

Why the foldable iPhone matters

If Apple decides to enter the foldable phone market, the widespread use of the technology could be hastened.

The company has a massive installed base, and with an iPhone user base of many millions, there may be some who are interested in having a foldable device if Apple can deliver good software integration.

But the price tag will probably be a deciding factor.