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We’ve just got our best look yet at Apple’s rumored to be incoming folding iPhone

We’ve been reporting on the rumored iPhone Flip for a few years now as, here at T3, we think it has the potential to be the best foldable phone in the world.

Take the clamshell design of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, add in a sprinkling of Apple magic, and we can easily see a groundbreaking new folding phone arriving.

And people want a foldable iPhone, too. Indeed, just weeks ago did a homemade folding iPhone break cover, which had been pieced together by a talented modder.

Now, though, we’ve just got our best look yet at just what an official foldable iPhone could look like, with a stunning new concept design breaking the internet.

This video comes courtesy of talented designer 4RMD(opens in new tab), who has based the design on the latest leaks and rumors about a folding iPhone.

The video shows an iPhone Flip equipped with a clamshell design, a flat-edged aluminium frame, a ceramic shield for its screen, Dynamic Island, a secondary rear-mounted display, Sapphire Glass screens, an innovative mechanism technology hinge proved to 200,000 folds, a 6.8-inch Super Retina XDR ProMotion main display, a 12MP ultra-wide camera, a 48MP wide camera, a 12MP selfie camera and a next-gen Apple A17 Bionic processor.

The iPhone Flip here comes in 5 colors, too, including purple, silver, gold, graphite, and red, while the foldable phone’s battery is rated as all-day.

THE T3 TAKE: A FOLDABLE IPHONE WE WOULD BUY

We’ve seen a lot of foldable iPhone concepts over the past few years here at T3, and this one is by far the best and, based on the information we’ve got right now, accurate.

It’s been reported numerous times that Apple is thought to have opted for a clam-shell design for its first foldable phone, so if that is correct, then the iPhone Flip we see here is most likely pretty accurate to what Apple is currently cooking up.

And if the folding iPhone is equipped like the handset in this video, then it would without a doubt immediately be a contender for the ultimate folding phone throne. Powered by Apple Silicon in the form of an A17 Bionic processor, and coming with Apple’s incoming iOS 17 operating system, phone buyers would be getting the best of both worlds, with elite hardware and software in their hands.

A folding iPhone would also finally drop some proper competition for Samsung’s Galaxy range of foldables, which is currently the best in the world, with the flagship Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 sitting on the folding phone throne.

Our only concern is that, if Apple does release a folding iPhone, then it’s likely going to be very expensive. Apple products always come with a premium, and folding phones are expensive to begin with, so we can’t see the firm’s first foldable being cheap.

Regardless, T3 will be following the development of the folding iPhone in 2023, so be sure to check back in soon for the very latest info.

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The iPhone Flip could be Apple’s first foldable phone
It’s been a while since we’ve heard any rumors or tidbits of information about the so-called iPhone Flip.

In the meantime, we’ve seen the launch of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, but none of the four new models can bend in half like we want to. We’ve also had the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4, and other foldable phones arrive, offering the latest in bendable smartphone features. But have had no further clues as to what form Apple’s supposed foldable phone could take for some time.

Yet Apple foldable phone patents, along with concept drawings from independent designers, suggest that Apple can really make its mark with the iPhone Flip/Fold.

So we’ve compiled the rumors so far and the concepts in this iPhone Flip guide. Over time, we hope to gain a clearer picture of what is sure to be the most revolutionary iPhone yet when it finally does see the light of day.

The launch date of the iPhone Flip is open to speculation, but the latest rumors are pointing toward a 2023 or 2024 launch.

Display analyst Ross Young, who has a track record for being accurate with such tips, has suggested Apple could introduce a foldable iPhone next year. Equally, he added that 2024 is probably the more likely launch year for such a device.

However, a report from Ming-Chi Kuo states that a foldable iPhone may not arrive until 2025. However another analyst, Ben Wood, believes we will at least get a foldable iPad before then.

Ming-Chi Kuo has claimed that the first foldable iPhone will have a huge display measuring 8 inches. That would be larger than the Galaxy Z Fold 4, which offers a 7.6 inch display when it’s opened up. An 8-inch display would also be nearly as large as the 8.3-inch iPad mini.

A different report claims Apple could be working with LG on a 7.5-inch OLED foldable display panel.

Another report from Kuo says that Apple is testing a 9-inch display for a foldable. That would dwarf any foldable phone on the market right now.

Kuo’s also said that Apple’s thinking about using color e-ink displays for the exterior display on foldables. This kind of screen wouldn’t be as reactive as an LCD or OLED panel, but it would be great for keeping battery consumption low.

An iPhone Flip concept from ConceptsiPhone (Image credit: ConceptsiPhone)
According to Jon Prosser, Apple has tested two different kinds of iPhone Flip: a fold-out hybrid tablet, similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold lineup, and a clamshell flip phone design akin to the Galaxy Z Flip range. Those sources also claim Apple will be going ahead with the clamshell design, though it is still early in the development process and there’s a chance things could change.

Patent filings also reveal some of the things Apple may be considering for its foldable, including any future devices that might skip the clamshell design in favor of something else.

(Image credit: USPTO)
In 2020, we became aware of another Apple patent describing a “joint operating mode” which would allow a single-screen device to be supplemented by a magnetically-connected secondary display. In theory, this mode would allow independent devices to join to comprise one shared space, which doesn’t really pertain to the whole singular foldable panel idea. It’s more Microsoft Surface Duo 2 than Samsung Galaxy Fold.

Yet another patent, originally filed in the second quarter of 2018 and subsequently unearthed by PatentlyApple(opens in new tab), depicts a device with a flexible display that folds closed yet still leaves a small strip at the bottom exposed for easy access to notifications and contextual information. Think of it like a miniature Touch Bar, similar to what’s available on the MacBook Pro M2 and older MacBook models.

If we go back to beyond 2020, we can see earlier musings on foldable designs from Apple, including a patent for a tri-folding display. And if we extend even further back to 2016, we can see one of the earliest foldable iPhone patents, courtesy of MacRumors(opens in new tab), depicting a vertically-folding handset similar in orientation to the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Motorola Razr.

More recently, a pair of patents won by Apple cover durable foldable displays as well as a foldable screen with textured flexible areas. Those patents don’t mention a phone specifically, so Apple could also be mulling a foldable tablet.

All that feeds the imagination of designers who post concept renderings depicting possible looks for the iPhone Flip/Fold. Take this 3D mockup posted by a YouTube account called #iOS beta news(opens in new tab) which looks a little bit like a Galaxy Z Flip copycat, down to its slim bezels, centrally-positioned hole-punch camera cutout, minimal exterior display and vertical orientation. It’s a design we could envision Apple actually releasing, at least with more fine-tuning beyond the rough idea presented here.

iphone flip concept

ConceptsiPhone has also published a video of an iPhone Flip concept(opens in new tab) that looks a lot like an Apple version of the Galaxy Z Flip 3. It features a smaller notch than the iPhone 14 (although no Dynamic Island like the iPhone 14 Pro), a 120Hz display and an in-screen Touch ID sensor. It also features an M1 chip, which sounds a bit far-fetched, but given Apple now uses its M1 silicon in the iPad Pro and iPad Air, perhaps we will eventually see it in a high-end phone too rather than the usual A-series chip.

iPhone Air is an iPhone Flip concept phone

(Image credit: Antonio De Rosa)
Another design, Antonio De Rosa, tweeted out images that show a foldable iPhone that offers some elements of the Galaxy Z Flip such as an external notification screen, while maintaining some distinctive iPhone touches. Those include flat edges, an iPhone 13 Pro-like camera array and — in a nod to Apple’s rumored future iPhone plans — no notch or Dynamic Island at all.

When Apple’s first foldable iPhone takes shape, Cupertino won’t be able to go it alone. Over the last three years, we’ve heard competing rumors that Apple has been in talks with both LG and Samsung to supply the flexible displays for whatever device it ultimately winds up launching. In March 2019, it was reported by Korean media (via MacRumors(opens in new tab)) that Samsung Display sent Apple panel samples for analysis.

But what if Apple didn’t go with a flexible display for its first folding iPhone, and opted instead for a dual-panel approach like the Surface Duo? That’s a possibility posed by Jon Prosser of Front Page Tech, who suggested Cupertino has prototyped such a design. Prosser says this device retains the iPhone 11’s rounded appearance — remember, the iPhone 12 re-introduced flat edges to Apple’s lineup — but incorporates a hinge, and that the two separate screens come together fairly seamlessly when outstretched.

iPhone Flip display

If the computer renders and illustrations of the foldable iPhone aren’t enough, then take a look at this real-life concept from Technology Aesthetics. The team there has created a real-life “iPhone V” using parts from iPhones and a Motorola Razr, although it’s got a lot of problems that go to show just how tricky it is to make phones fold.

iPhone V foldable phone concept in hand

iPhone Flip: Durability
We saw a patent in October 2020 which suggested the iPhone Flip could come with an upgraded version of the iPhone’s ceramic shield. It would be specifically designed for a flexible display, and consist of four layers: a cover layer, a hardcoat layer, an inner surface, and a transparent support layer. That support layer could even be made of glass or sapphire for additional strength.

There’s also been speculation that the display could “heal” itself thanks to a “self-healing material” layer that would minimize the appearance of scratched or dents.

There’s no guarantee Apple will launch such a handset, of course, but Prosser’s report reminds us that the firm’s first foldable phone could play out a number of ways. While flexible panels are all the rage these days, dual-screen hardware could ultimately win out if Apple isn’t enamored with the reliability, durability or cost of a device with a single, folding screen.

In February 2020, one Apple patent emerged that would theoretically allow the foldable display to bend in the middle without creating excessive stress on the panel. Inside the hinge, the screen would bow out in a sense, creating more of a gradual curve than a hard crease. The hope is that such a design would assist in durability and extend the life of the display. It’s worth noting the Galaxy Z Flip actually incorporates a design not too dissimilar from this.

Apple has since filed a continuation patent that spells out ways of making the iPhone Flip more durable with the help of a crack-resistant display.

iPhone Flip price: What would it cost?
This is the toughest question to answer, both because price has never been a part of what few foldable iPhone rumors there are — another sign that the iPhone Flip will be shipping later rather than sooner — and because the device’s cost will largely depend on how Apple approaches the design.

Consider that the Galaxy Fold debuted for $1,980 with a 7.3-inch tablet-like display when unfolded, and a tiny 4.6-inch panel on the outside. Just six months later, the Galaxy Z Flip released with a more vertically-proportioned 6.7-inch screen coated in Ultra-Thin Glass for better durability for $600 less. The same price difference has been maintained on the most recent Galaxy foldables, with the Z Fold 4 costing $1,799 at launch and the Z Flip 4 just $999.

If Apple opts for a smaller and cheaper foldable, the phone’s price may not be a far cry from premium handsets like the $1,099 iPhone 14 Pro Max. However, if the foldable iPhone is intended as a phone that can become a tablet when needed, like the Galaxy Z Fold 4, it’s certainly possible the price could well exceed those of Apple’s more conventional smartphones.

iPhone Flip: The competition
If the iPhone Flip doesn’t arrive until 2023, Apple will certainly be giving its rivals a head start on the foldable phone front. Samsung is now up to its third version of the Galaxy Z Fold and there’s a new Galaxy Z Flip, too — those phones have reportedly sold very well, and price could be a big reason; the Galaxy Z Flip 3 was the first foldable phone to be available for less than $1,000, and the Z Flip 4 has kept the price stable.