Since the past few months, details about the upcoming foldable iPhone from Apple have been making rounds. Now, some more reports have surfaced online which indicates that the device could soon be ready for testing.
As per the report coming from China, Apple has asked its suppliers to send the required component samples for the foldable iPhone to Hon Hai Group in Mainland China, which is another name for Foxconn — the contract manufacturer for Apple iPhones.
The Chinese company has been tasked with making the foldable iPhone for testing. While Apple is gearing up to finalize the phone’s appearance and testing process, the smartphone isn’t expected to get launched before the second half of 2022.
It has also been reported that South Korean giant Samsung could be supplying foldable display panels while Nissei will be the supplier for the hinge. Apart from that, Foxconn will be responsible for assembling the first foldable iPhone.
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Another report claims that Apple is deciding between OLED and MicroLED display panels for the foldable smartphone, which will also affect the method of production. While the MicroLED screen is better in terms of features, it remains to be seen if they have reached the stage where Apple could use it in commercial products.
Currently, companies like Samsung, Huawei, and Motorola have already launched their foldable smartphones in the market. While Apple is planning its first foldable phone, these brands are on their second and third-generation devices. Other Chinese companies that are working on a foldable device include the likes of Xiaomi, OPPO, and Vivo.
Recently, OPPO showcased its OPPO X 2021 Concept Smartphone that features a rollable extending display, which seems very interesting. However, it’s just a concept smartphone for now and the commercial viability is not yet known.
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