iPhone Fold: New Leak Corroborates Camera Setup on Outer Display

[MacRumors]

Further details have emerged about the camera system on Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone, informally dubbed the "iPhone Fold."

Expected to launch next year, Apple's book-style foldable is rumored to feature a 7.8-inch crease-free internal display and a 5.5-inch external screen. According to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the device will include a dual-lens rear camera along with front-facing cameras usable in both folded and unfolded states, ensuring comprehensive camera functionality in any configuration.

While previous reports noted that the unfolded state will utilize an under-screen camera (USC), there was less information about the front camera in the folded state – until now.

According to Korean news aggregator yeux1122, citing an unknown Weibo-based source, Apple has opted for a hole-punch front-facing camera on the outer display. The design is said to be "almost identical to current foldables" on the market, such as Google's Pixel 9 Pro Fold (pictured below). The blog also cited previously revealed information on the display sizes and screen resolutions.

It remains unclear whether the hole-punch will be visible during active use or encased in a smaller Dynamic Island, but Face ID is not expected to be part of the equation. Instead, Apple is believed to have integrated Touch ID into the side button, in order to conserve internal space for other components.

Kuo says final hardware specifications will be locked in during the second quarter of this year (April 1 - June 30), suggesting some elements are still subject to change. However, analyst Jeff Pu claims the device has already entered the New Product Introduction (NPI) phase at Foxconn – a critical stage in Apple's product development cycle – indicating that key specs may already be finalized.

• Foldable iPhone Expected Next Year: All the Rumored Features So Far

Mass production is reportedly scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026, with a release expected late next year. The first-generation foldable iPhone is expected to carry a price tag between $2,000 and $2,300. A second-generation model is reportedly already in the pipeline, with mass production planned for the second half of 2027.

Article Link: iPhone Fold: New Leak Corroborates Camera Setup on Outer Display

 

[TechRunner]

I'm definitely interested to see what Apple comes up with in this space, but as someone who is a light phone user I couldn't justify the price to own one.

 

[deuxani]

Hopefully @iZac has the time to update his renders We have a pretty complete picture now of what it might look like with the current leaked specs.

It would also be nice if MacRumors could ask to use his renders in these articles as they are the the most realistic design we've seen.

 

[Parowdy]

Question: this site is called MacRumors and it’s been keeping track of those and others for a veeryy long time, publishing stories on leaks and „leaks“ from many different sources.
Why is there no chart around that shows how accurate these sources have actually been?
I know that there are statistics on other websites, but I’m interested in which stories on MR turn out to be true.

And also, there it is again, „punch-hole“ instead of hole-punch, which I don’t understand.

EDIT: I forgot there is a roundup of rumors once iPhones are released. It doesn’t go into detail who „predicted“ what but it’s something.

 

[darngooddesign]

I like the Dynamic Island UX so I hope it remains on the outside screen.

 

[darngooddesign]

According to Korean news aggregator yeux1122, citing an unknown Weibo-based source, Apple has opted for a punch-hole front-facing camera on the outer display.

Serious question for MR, that type of camera is commonly called hole-punch so why are you calling it punch-hole? Is the editor not even checking the articles now?

 

[DrJR]

Question: this site is called MacRumors and it’s been keeping track of those and others for a veeryy long time, publishing stories on leaks and „leaks“ from many different sources.
Why is there no chart around that shows how accurate these sources have actually been?
I know that there are statistics on other websites, but I’m interested in which stories on MR turn out to be true.

And also, there it is again, „punch-hole“ instead of hole-punch, which I don’t understand.

That is the fun. Stick around long enough and find out for yourself!

But while you are waiting you can find deals here: https://buyersguide.macrumors.com/

 

[cdsapplefan]

I love 💗 the Pro Max Series. Don’t think I will spend an extra $1,000 for this iPhone Fold. I rather spend the extra $1,000 on the budget AVP 🥽🕶️when it debuts.

 

[Parowdy]

That is the fun. Stick around long enough and find out for yourself!

But while you are waiting you can find deals here: https://buyersguide.macrumors.com/

I hope that’s a joke (because it sometimes feels like 1 in 5 articles are deals and buyers „guides“). Because I’m never nor was I ever interested in MR deals or buyers guides because they hardly ever are relevant for the part of the world that is outside the US borders…

 

[iZac]

Hopefully @iZac has the time to update his renders We have a pretty complete picture now of what it might look like with the current leaked specs.

It would also be nice if MacRumors could ask to use his renders in these articles as they are the the most realistic design we've seen.

haha, thanks for the shout out! I am very tempted to tweak them since we now have the supposed resolution, which should get a more precise size. I think @AngerDanger would do a much better job though!

I need to catch up on some work but I'll have a poke at it this weekend. Probably just in time for a news article from Gurman confirming the confirmation of the speculation of the suggestion of the approximate size of the device.

 

[Ctrlos]

informally dubbed the "iPhone Fold."

"We are excited to reveal.... the Ply-Phone."

 

[Aeronauts]

It definitely won’t be called the iPhone Fold. That’s too boring. My guess is they will use the iPhone Ultra name that was rumoured recently.

 

[picpicmac]

Why is there no chart around that shows how accurate these sources have actually been?

There have been many comments in the past about Gurman, Kuo, and the rest of the gossip machine.

 

[picpicmac]

It definitely won’t be called the iPhone Fold.

I'm still going with iFold.

OTOH it could also be iPhold.

 

[bbasra]

getting excited 😊

 

[tyranne201]

It will cost 3,000 this TrumpPhone.

 

[tyranne201]

I'm still going with iFold.

OTOH it could also be iPhold.

terrible in other languages.

 

[Parowdy]

There have been many comments in the past about Gurman, Kuo, and the rest of the gossip machine.

Uh I know. That’s why I’m asking. Because at this point it seems every article mentioning Gurman is just a laughing stock for the community. Some hard data might ease the tension.

 

[diggy33]

I'm still going with iFold.

OTOH it could also be iPhold.

I lol’d at this

 

[DrJR]

I hope that’s a joke (because it sometimes feels like 1 in 5 articles are deals and buyers „guides“). Because I’m never nor was I ever interested in MR deals or buyers guides because they hardly ever are relevant for the part of the world that is outside the US borders…

That’s because it is a US company. Yes I’m being hilarious because MR is for-profit and they sell things and drive the hype train. That is literally their job.

 

[nfl46]

Bring it on. I’ll be keeping my 15PM until it’s released - hopefully September 2026. But we shall see.

 

[klasma]

And also, there it is again, „punch-hole“ instead of hole-punch, which I don’t uunderstand.

A punch hole is the result of using a hole punch. See also https://global.samsungdisplay.com/30862/.

 

[JoshuaBru]

I’m assuming this device will appeal to those who use an iPad daily for their job. And if someone is using an iPad daily, they’re probably an iPad Pro user who uses an Apple Pencil. So why would they switch over to this platform and move away from iPad Pro features? Sounds like another Vision Pro product. Ie will appeal to very few and sell very little. Keep em coming Tim lol

 

[russell_314]

Is it going to have a Google logo like in the render? 🤦‍♂️😂

 

[klasma]

OTOH it could also be iPhold.

This has been suggested since early 2019, I think it's the best: https://forums.macrumors.com/search/5060008/?page=2&q=iphold&o=date