Apple’s foldable iPhone will be launched in 2026: But you may have to wait till 2027 to buy, know why

New Delhi:Apple is once again in the headlines for its first foldable iPhone. According to reports, this giant tech company from Cupertino may launch its first foldable iPhone next year. With this, Apple will finally enter the foldable smartphone segment, for which users have been waiting for a long time. However, latest information has also revealed that the availability of this device may be affected due to supply related problems.

Industry experts believe that despite the launch, customers may have to wait a long time to get the foldable iPhone. Reports are indicating that shipment-related problems may persist till 2027, which may limit the initial sales of this much-awaited Apple phone.

Why iPhone Fold may have to face supply shortage?

According to the information, the development of foldable iPhone is lagging behind the schedule. Apple is facing many technical challenges in its manufacturing process. Kuo wrote on its website that the development of the foldable iPhone is behind earlier estimates, but there is still a possibility of it being announced in 2H26.

However, it is expected that the iPhone Fold will be introduced along with the iPhone 18 Pro series in September 2026, but supply chain issues may become a problem for customers. According to Kuo, smooth shipments do not appear possible before 2027 due to challenges related to initial production yield and ramp-up. This means that despite the launch, users may have to wait till early 2027 to get their hands on the phone.

iPhone Fold’s journey may be like iPhone

The report also compares the iPhone Fold with the iPhone X launched in 2017. iPhone However, even at that time its shipment was delayed due to manufacturing challenges. It is believed that the foldable iPhone may also have to face a similar situation to some extent.

What can be found in iPhone Fold?

According to the information revealed so far, Apple’s foldable iPhone may come with a book-style design. It is expected to have a cover display of about 5.25 inches and an inner display of 7.8 inches. In this way, it can become the device with the smallest and largest display among the current iPhones.

There is also a possibility of providing an under-display selfie camera in the phone. Apart from this, Apple can provide side-mounted Touch ID sensor instead of Face ID in its first foldable phone. For performance, it is expected to come with A20 Pro chipset, which will give strong performance.

Possible price of iPhone Fold

Talking about the price, the foldable is not going to be cheap. According to reports, its starting price in America could be around $2,400 (approximately Rs 2,15,000). In comparison, the price of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $ 1,999 in America and Rs 1,74,999 in India, which means Apple’s foldable phone can sit at the top in the premium segment.