Most foldable phones on the market today follow the inward-folding design like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5. However, according to Apple analyst Jeff Pu, Apple may take a different approach with its first foldable iPhone.
The upcoming “iPhone Fold” (if that’s what Apple decides to name) will reportedly feature a 7.9-inch OLED display that folds outward, similar to the Huawei Mate Xs 2.
Huawei was one of the first companies to launch a foldable phone with an innovative wrap-around display. However, the company has since changed the design of its current generation of foldables to a book style with two displays—one on the cover and one on the inside.
The shift is likely due to concerns about screen durability, as the outward display will not be shielded when folded. This means users will need to handle such devices with extra caution.
That said, the outward-folding design does have advantages of its own. Since this design requires only a single large panel that can serve for both folded and unfolded situations, it makes the device thinner and lighter as there’s no need to fit in a second display.
The outward-folding design also gives the phone a sleek look and lets you use the main camera setup even for selfies no matter if the device is folded or not.
Moving on, analyst Pu suggests a 2026 launch for the “iPhone Fold,” around the same time as the iPhone 18. In addition to the foldable iPhone, there are rumors of a MacBook with a foldable display in the works. The device will reportedly have a 20.3-inch display and is set to go into mass production by the end of 2025, according to rumors. However, other reports suggest it won’t be launched until 2027.
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