Apple prepares an ultra-fine iPhone Fold for 2026: an unprecedented folding design, thinner than the iPhone Air and Direct Rival of the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Each return to school has become a key moment for Apple, and 2025 did not deviate from the rule. The brand has unveiled its new generation of iPhone with a clear ambition: to seduce all user profiles.
The iPhone 17 is the star of the range. More elegant, brighter and even more fluid in use, it confirms Apple’s desire to make its innovations accessible without necessarily falling into the exclusivity of the very high -end.
By his side, An unexpected guest was talked about: the iPhone Air. With its incredibly fine design, Apple strikes hard on the aesthetic field.
It is indeed a model designed for those who want a smartphone as practical as it is elegant, which attracts the eye from the first glance.
As for the Pro and Pro Max versions, they continue to play their role as a technological showcase, concentrating the best performance and an ever more advanced camera.
But the real surprise is elsewhere: barely revealed, the iPhone 17 already meets a success such as Apple would have asked its partners to increase production.
Proof that this more balanced model may well become the brand’s new standard.
This launch is part of a wider strategy: to offer a full range, ranging from ultra-fine to the very powerful, to better prepare the field of The next great revolution announced for 2026… The iPhone Fold.
Because behind this rise in power, it is the vision of the ultra-fine folding smartphone that takes shape.
Apple Aims for Ultra-Thin Design with Future iPhone Fold, Expected in 2026
Updated September 27, 2025 – apple is reportedly pursuing an exceptionally slim design for its anticipated foldable iPhone, currently referred to as the “iPhone Fold,” slated for release in 2026. This follows the release of the iPhone air,which already impressed with its 5.6mm thickness.
According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the unfolded iPhone Fold is projected to be between 4.5 and 4.8 mm thick [https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/16/kuo-apple-foldable-iphone-design/], approximately 20% thinner than the iPhone Air. This would surpass the current miniaturization benchmark within Apple – the 13-inch iPad Pro M5, which measures 5.1 mm thick. Despite the slim profile, the screen diagonal is expected to be around 7.8 inches, positioning it as a hybrid between a smartphone and a tablet.
When folded, the iPhone Fold is anticipated to have a thickness of 9 to 9.5 mm, slightly thicker than the expected 8.75 mm thickness of the future iPhone 17 Pro Max. This compares to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, which measures 4.2 mm unfolded and 8.9 mm folded.
A key challenge for apple will be integrating the camera module without compromising the ultra-thin design, optical performance, and battery life. The iPhone Air’s camera bump has already drawn some criticism, so finding a balance will be crucial. Successfully navigating this challenge could position the iPhone Fold as a notable innovation in both technology and user experience.
The development of a foldable iPhone has been a long-rumored project at Apple. While details remain scarce, the focus on achieving an exceptionally thin form factor suggests Apple is prioritizing design and portability alongside the functionality of a foldable display.
Published September 26, 2025