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Other Rumoured iPhone fold size - concept drawing and renders
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No need for us to get animated over a few millimetres, I’ve made plenty of mistakes myself trying to figure this thing out … that’s what the edit button is for 😎
I suspect ZoneofTech is simply doubling the closed width which includes the hinge. But when opened the hinge slides into the device, so will be less.
Perhaps these Youtube channels measuring it don't have vernier calipers that measure over 150mm, so they haven't measured the whole width accurately.
Closed width without hinge
Closed width with hinge
I suspect ZoneofTech is simply doubling the closed width which includes the hinge. But when opened the hinge slides into the device, so will be less.
Perhaps these Youtube channels measuring it don't have vernier calipers that measure over 150mm, so they haven't measured the whole width accurately.
Closed width without hinge
Closed width with hinge
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I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that the thickness of this dummy model might not be entirely correct. I've seen 11.2 to 11mm just in the models floating around. Not too much of a stretch to think the tolerance of these models might contribute to a thicker model than the rumors suggest. My guess is that the production model might be in the 9.5-9.8mm range folded. That would only represent a .3mm difference in thickness for each half (4.9mm vs 5.2mm seen in one of the videos) on the low end.
Also interesting that the newer models have a camera flash now with a different arrangement than previous models.
Also interesting that the newer models have a camera flash now with a different arrangement than previous models.
I don’t think that would be the case since this dummy’s purpose is for case manufacturers to make cases
11 and 11.2 are pretty much the same so it could be difference from the measurement equipment
Also the thickness makes sense for the rumored battery size
For example, the z fold wide which will be thinner (9.8mm) will have 4800mah battery, which is a lot less than the rumored iPhone battery
Also I’m hoping that with this thickness they might have added magsafe
Anyway I personally don’t mind a thickness of 11mm folded, because when I measured the thickness of my current iPhone 11 Pro Max WITH THE CASE, it turned out to be 11mm haha
Just gotta use a thin case for the fold and I’ll be good, hopefully it won’t be too heavy
wolfedude88
macrumors 6502
Everyone hated on Samsung's folds until this last generation for being too thick. Also at least with durability concerns foldables are the one phone you want a thicker case on it.
So I would fully agree with you if this was a normal slab phone model but... This is a folding phone with a mock up hinge so the tolerance of the dummy hinge plays a part in the folded thickness measurement. If we apply the logic to both halves of the phone, then 4.9 vs 5.2 mm is essentially the same for this mock up's intended purpose. I can see a scenario where both the rumors and this dummy model are true and represent the phone as a whole.
That being said, I'd have to agree that is likely not going to be as thin as the rumors suggested. With this form factor, thickness won't play as big of a role in the pocket feel of the device as something like the galaxy fold 7. 9.8mm vs 11mm likely feels identical in the pocket/hand with this short square folded design.
There were other factors that contributed to the previous galaxy folds lack of interest. Durability, battery life, outer screen size, etc...
deuxani
macrumors 6502a
Great render as always! I am really curious to see if they make the white color rounded near corner on the hinge side like here or if they fill the color to the edge. I personally hope they fill it towards the edges.
Regarding the thickness, I really hope it is thinner than 10mm, but I think the dummies might actually be correct! What might have gone wrong with the rumours (less than 5mm when opened) is that I saw in one of the dummy videos that they measured the thickness when opened and measured from the middle of the screen. I think it was 5mm or less. But because a foldable always has a slightly raised bezel, the thickness when the screen is folded is not the 5mm x 2, but the (5mm x 2) + (0.5mm raised edges x 2). That would explain the discrepancy between the rumoured 9-10mm and the dummies 11mm.
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Ralfi
macrumors 601
Maybe. Depends on sales of this one.
I think unlikely, but again it depends on the success of their first foldable. But the other thing Apple needs is repair-return numbers - if a 1-hinge device is constantly needing repairs (for either product reliability or customer miss-use), they’d be less likely to release an even more fragile 2-hinge device.
wolfedude88
macrumors 6502
I get that, but I'm not talking about lack of interest or sales. People were constantly making fun of them for being too thick, even with the fold 6 (12.1mm). Everyone said that was too thick for foldable and they needed to be thinner, they were one of the last brands to release a thinner foldable.
blairh
macrumors 604
We should be 3 months away now from Apple announcing the iPhone keynote date.
I get a little anxious when I see these reports about potential snags in production. But I'm going to stay optimistic until further notice.
Cool that we are now getting cases leaked as well. I hope to find one this fall that is both silicone and with a kickstand. 🙂
I get a little anxious when I see these reports about potential snags in production. But I'm going to stay optimistic until further notice.
Cool that we are now getting cases leaked as well. I hope to find one this fall that is both silicone and with a kickstand. 🙂
I was sick of content creators stating wrong screen size in their iPhone Ultra dummy videos (they’re all saying 7.8” which is the initial screen leak, not the same as the dummy in their hands!), so I decided to get my hands on one.
Here are all the measurments for those interested:
While Closed:
Device Height: 117.73mm
Device Width: 83.61mm
Screen Height: 111.9mm
Screen Width: 76.4mm
Diagonal screen size: 5.33”
While Open:
Device Height: 117.73mm
Device Width: 164mm
Screen Height: 111.7mm
Screen Width: 156mm
Diagonal screen size: 7.55”
Thickness: 11.64mm
Here are all the measurments for those interested:
While Closed:
Device Height: 117.73mm
Device Width: 83.61mm
Screen Height: 111.9mm
Screen Width: 76.4mm
Diagonal screen size: 5.33”
While Open:
Device Height: 117.73mm
Device Width: 164mm
Screen Height: 111.7mm
Screen Width: 156mm
Diagonal screen size: 7.55”
Thickness: 11.64mm
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That feature in itself would get me to purchase the Fold if it is available, but I'd like to see how the device actually is in person.
shady16
macrumors 65816
mind if i ask where did you get this one at? ive been looking for a dummy fold for a while now
blairh
macrumors 604
Looks like the wide Galaxy Fold 8 will start at $1,999.
Before the recent price hikes, I would have said that the Ultra would start at the same price. But with the new hikes, I'm going to guess we see the Ultra start at somewhere between $2,099 and $2,199. I do not believe it will start at $2,500.
Again, I'm talking about base model pricing. Obviously higher storage tiers will allow it to easily reach $2,499 or more.
Before the recent price hikes, I would have said that the Ultra would start at the same price. But with the new hikes, I'm going to guess we see the Ultra start at somewhere between $2,099 and $2,199. I do not believe it will start at $2,500.
Again, I'm talking about base model pricing. Obviously higher storage tiers will allow it to easily reach $2,499 or more.
Ludatyk
macrumors 604
Actually, it would translate to $1899 for the Fold 8. Last year, the Fold 7 started at 2099 in EU... which made it $1999 in the US.
blairh
macrumors 604
That's actually very interesting. So the article is wrong. Great job 9to5Google 😆