Foldable iPhone Set for Manufacturing Debut: Details Emerge from Supply Chain

Apple’s longstanding development of a foldable iPhone is approaching a pivotal milestone, with Foxconn gearing up to start production in late Q3 or early Q4 of 2025, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (MacRumors, TF Securities, 9to5Mac). If current projections hold, the device—likely branded within the iPhone 18 lineup—will launch in fall 2026, marking Apple’s formal entry into the foldable smartphone segment.

Supply Chain and Display Partnership

While several key hardware specifications remain undecided, Kuo confirms that the foldable display, measuring approximately 7.8 inches when opened and 5.5 inches when closed, is finalized and will be sourced from Samsung Display. This echoes Apple’s previous strategies of leveraging proven display partners. Samsung Display is reportedly preparing to deliver 7–8 million foldable panels in 2026, with Apple’s aggregate order targeting 15–20 million