New report points to smaller screens and possible delay for foldable iPhone

Apple’s long-rumoured and eagerly anticipated foldable iPhone may feature smaller screens and face a potential launch delay, according to a report from Japanese firm Mizuho Securities.

While earlier reports indicated a 5-6-inch cover display and an 8-inch foldable main display, the latest report suggests Apple might go with smaller displays, specifically a 5.38-inch outer screen and a 7.58-inch inner screen. For context, that would make the foldable iPhone similar to the 5.4-inch iPhone mini when folded, and considerably larger than the 6.9-inch iPhone 17 Pro Max when unfolded.

The report also notes that Apple’s fall 2026 launch target could be in jeopardy, as the company continues to finalise the product design. Further design challenges could result in supply constraints, leading to a delay in its launch.

Meanwhile, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently offered a contrasting update, claiming that the hinge component’s average selling price is lower than expected thanks to “assembly design optimization” and a joint venture between Foxconn and Shin Zu Shing.

At any rate, when the foldable iPhone eventually launches, it is expected to be priced at over S$3,000.

Source: TheElec via 9to5Mac