Apple plans to debut a foldable iPhone this September, featuring an iPad-like layout that supports side-by-side multitasking.
The device represents a hybrid between an iPhone and an iPad, offering a wider display for productivity tasks. The iPhone Fold is expected to be the most expensive iPhone in the 2026 lineup with a price around $2,000.
When opened, the user interface will support running two applications simultaneously on the display. This capability marks a departure from previous iPhones, which have not supported multitasking beyond simple picture-in-picture modes. Developers will receive tools to adapt existing applications for the new interface.
The device will utilize a 4:3 aspect ratio, which is wider than competitors’ designs. This form factor aims to improve usability for side-by-side apps and video watching. When closed, the device resembles a traditional slab-style iPhone with a standard outer display.
Apple will include a hole-punch front-facing camera on the outer display but will not support Face ID. Instead, the company is using a fingerprint sensor integrated into the power button. The camera area will support Dynamic Island features for notifications despite the absence of a TrueDepth system.
Apple tested an under-display camera but opted for a visible hole-punch due to image quality concerns. The rear will feature a dual-camera system, as space constraints prevent a triple-lens setup. The device will run iOS rather than iPadOS and will not run existing iPadOS applications.
