Apple’s foldable iPhone is expected to arrive this September, and the first third-party cases for the device have already started appearing online, giving us another early look at what Apple’s first foldable could end up looking like.
According to a report from MacRumors, Chinese accessory brand iFunSmart has begun listing protective cases designed for the upcoming device. That may sound a little early, but case makers often get access to dimensions and CAD-based mockups months ahead of launch in order to prepare accessories in advance.
Based on the case design, the foldable iPhone appears to stick with a relatively slim profile and a fairly minimal rear camera setup. The camera cutout only leaves space for two lenses, which lines up with previous rumors claiming Apple may skip a dedicated telephoto camera on its first foldable.
One noticeable detail is the circular magnetic ring built into the case itself. Interestingly, some reports suggest the phone may not actually include built-in MagSafe magnets, meaning Apple could rely more heavily on magnetic cases and accessories instead.
The case also uses a segmented design rather than a traditional single-piece shell, which is expected given the folding hinge. There are visible cutouts for the Camera Control button, although there does not appear to be a dedicated Action Button opening.
Current rumors point to Apple launching the foldable iPhone alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series. The device is expected to feature a 5.3 to 5.5-inch outer display and a larger 7.7 to 7.8-inch folding inner panel. Leaks also suggest Apple is aiming for an extremely thin design, reportedly measuring around 4.5mm when unfolded.
On the hardware side, the foldable iPhone is rumored to use Apple’s A20 Pro chip with 12GB RAM and dual 48MP rear cameras. Interestingly, several reports claim Apple could bring back Touch ID through a side-mounted fingerprint sensor instead of using Face ID.
Pricing will probably be the biggest hurdle for most buyers. Current estimates place the foldable iPhone somewhere around the $2,000 mark, which would easily make it one of Apple’s most expensive mainstream devices yet.
At this stage, nothing is officially confirmed of course, but the appearance of early accessory listings does suggest Apple’s foldable project is moving closer toward reality.
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