iPhone Foldable Display Said to Feature iPad-Style 4:3 Aspect Ratio

[MacRumors]

Apple's upcoming "iPhone Fold" will feature a foldable screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio, according to a Chinese leaker who previously leaked the book-style device's display dimensions.

The Weibo-based account Digital Chat Station claims that Apple will adopt a "roughly" 4:3 aspect ratio on the inner display in order to achieve consistency between the outer display, as well as to ensure parity with existing iPad software.

Apple's iPad and iPad Pro models have maintained a 4:3 aspect ratio across generations. The ratio offers a balanced experience in both portrait and landscape orientation, making it particularly versatile for reading/browsing and split-screen multitasking. Only the 8.3-inch iPad mini has deviated from the traditional ratio, instead using an approximate 3:2 ratio due to its slightly taller and narrower dimensions.

Digital Chat Station previously revealed the alleged dimensions of the iPhone Fold, claiming the device has a 5.5-inch outer screen and an inner folding 7.8-inch screen. Reputable Apple industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has since corroborated the dimensions, additionally describing the inner screen as "crease-free."

Kuo says the device will feature a titanium alloy casing with a hinge made of metallic glass, and it will have a dual-lens rear camera with a front-facing camera for both folded and unfolded states.

Notably, Kuo says that the phone will forgo Face ID authentication, instead using a Touch ID side button as a means to save precious internal space. It will also be positioned as a "true AI-driven phone," with the larger screens allowing for a better multi-tasking AI experience.

Most estimates put the selling price of the iPhone Fold at around $2,000-$2,500 in the United States. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman expects Apple's first foldable device to arrive as soon as next year.

Article Link: iPhone Foldable Display Said to Feature iPad-Style 4:3 Aspect Ratio

 

[TechWhisperer]

Perfect for binge-watching your favorite 90s shows. Lol.

 

[StoneJack]

i am ready

 

[DelayedGratificationGene]

Im definitely in for an iPhone fold.

 

[newJeans]

can they make a non folding iphone with a 5.5 inch screen too? 🙏

 

[Valibomba]

I am wondering if the iPhone will run iOS when closed and iPadOS when opened, or if a brand new iOS version for foldables has been developed.

 

[Mr_Ed]

can they make a non folding iphone with a 5.5 inch screen too? 🙏

I would like that. The extra heft of a foldable on a device I carry with me pretty much all the time is not a plus for me. I’ll stick with the traditional form factor.

 

[dominiongamma]

I am wondering if the iPhone will run iOS when closed and iPadOS when opened, or if a brand new iOS version for foldables has been developed.

iOS likely since it’s still an iPhone

 

[ATmahe]

iFoldOS

 

[W2u7Yw4HaD]

I doubt they will go forgo touchID.. Where I can see touchID coming back is on the apple watch when making a payment.. The simple password to unlock isn't secure enough frankly..

 

[blairh]

I need a drawing of what this would look like.

 

[Godspeed8230]

Now will the Apple polishing cloth be supported? What do you think?
Because this screen will get dirty real fast.

 

[orbital~debris]

Notably, Kuo says that the phone will forgo Face ID authentication, instead using a Touch ID side button as a means to save precious internal space. It will also be positioned as a "true AI-driven phone," with the larger screens allowing for a better multi-tasking AI experience.

I'm not sure I buy this part. For these reasons:

• A foldable device will have more internal space than a traditional iPhone – which has Face ID.
• Apple have achieved Face ID in their thinnest product ever (iPad Pro 13-inch).
• Besides, for the most part, Apple have been moving away from Touch ID.

 

[Mr_Ed]

I need a drawing of what this would look like.

😁

 

[Green Valkyrie]

"next sometime year"?

 

[surferfb]

Insert “Fry: Shut up and take my money” meme here.

I can’t wait for this. But my wallet can.

 

[mystery hill]

Apple's iPad and iPad Pro models have maintained a 4:3 aspect ratio across generations. The ratio offers a balanced experience in both portrait and landscape orientation, making it particularly versatile for reading/browsing and split-screen multitasking. Only the 8.3-inch iPad mini has deviated from the traditional ratio, instead using an approximate 3:2 ratio due to its slightly taller and narrower dimensions.

The base iPad, iPad Air 11-inch, and iPad Pro 11-inch do not have a 4:3 aspect ratio.

The 11-inch iPad Pro has a resolution of 2420x1668. That’s a ratio of 1.45:1.

The 13-inch iPad Pro has a resolution of 2752x2064. That’s 1.333:1 (or 4:3).

 

[UltimateSyn]

Apple's iPad and iPad Pro models have maintained a 4:3 aspect ratio across generations. The ratio offers a balanced experience in both portrait and landscape orientation, making it particularly versatile for reading/browsing and split-screen multitasking. Only the 8.3-inch iPad mini has deviated from the traditional ratio, instead using an approximate 3:2 ratio due to its slightly taller and narrower dimensions.

This is pretty wrong - only the 12.9” iPad Pro and 12.9” iPad Air still have a 4:3 ratio today. All the rest of the iPads have migrated to a taller ratio.

 

[Kottu]

Waiting for the 3 generation...

 

[DrJR]

Perfect for binge-watching your favorite 90s shows. Lol.

Seinfeld never looked better.

 

[2low_tech]

I am looking forward to this phone. I love the original Pixel fold form factor, and it sound like this phone will have a similar design.

 

[mystery hill]

A foldable device will have more internal space than a traditional iPhone – which has Face ID.

A foldable will need two Face ID sensors, one for the outer display, and another for the inner display.

 

[2low_tech]

I'm not sure I buy this part. For these reasons:

• A foldable device will have more internal space than a traditional iPhone – which has Face ID.
• Apple have achieved Face ID in their thinnest product ever (iPad Pro 13-inch).
• Besides, for the most part, Apple have been moving away from Touch ID.

I think it is the thickness of the folding phone that makes face ID unlikely. We will see in about 18 months if apple builds the thing.

 

[antonrg]

I have no idea what I'd use the unfolded big screen for, but the 5,5 screen form factor sounds good. If only they give us that option, I'd finally retire my 13 mini.

 

[Kiwamu]

I am wondering if the iPhone will run iOS when closed and iPadOS when opened, or if a brand new iOS version for foldables has been developed.

My guess is that Apple is moving to have iOs and iPadOs parity in terms of features at the latest when the iPhold comes out, so they don't need to worry. Probably even merging both strands together in the end.

I'm sure they already doing the steps necessary in the background. Heck iPad even got a calculator app with the latest OS upgrade.