Apple Prepares to Enter the Foldable Phone Market: What to Expect from the iPhone Fold
Apple is set to join the foldable phone market soon, and rumors about the so-called iPhone Fold are beginning to gain momentum. Recent leaks suggest the device will introduce a radically different front camera system, which could make some users very happy.
## Under-Display Selfie Camera and No Face ID?
According to a leaked spec sheet analysis from J.P. Morgan, Apple may drop Face ID from its first foldable iPhone. Instead, the iPhone Fold is rumored to feature a 24MP under-display selfie camera, with no Face ID sensor onboard. The listing also claims the device will offer dual selfie cameras—most likely one on each of the two displays.
With Face ID reportedly removed, speculation is growing that Apple may equip the foldable iPhone with Touch ID. Previous rumors have suggested the fingerprint sensor could either be integrated into the side button or located under the display. However, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes an under-display option remains unlikely.
## Dual Rear Cameras Borrowed from iPhone 17
The report states that the iPhone Fold will feature a dual camera setup on the back:
– 48MP wide-angle camera (without sensor shift stabilization)
– 48MP ultra-wide-angle camera
This configuration is similar to what’s found on the standard iPhone 17, indicating that Apple may prioritize design and functionality over the latest camera hardware for its first foldable.
## Sacrifices for Foldable Devices
Apple’s approach with the iPhone Fold appears to involve some compromises compared to its non-folding models. This isn’t surprising, as competitors like Samsung (Galaxy Z Fold 7) and Google (Pixel 10 Pro Fold) make strategic trade-offs with their own foldable phones.
## Which Biometric Unlocking Method Do You Prefer?
– Face ID on every type of device
– Face ID on a standard and Touch ID on a foldable phone
– Touch ID on all devices
– I don’t like biometric unlocking at all
*Current poll results:*
– Face ID on every type of device: 0%
– Face ID on a standard and Touch ID on a foldable phone: 0%
– Touch ID on all devices: 0%
– I don’t like biometric unlocking at all: 100%
## Expected Launch and Future Plans
New leaks suggest the iPhone Fold is set to debut in the second half of 2026, alongside the second-generation iPhone Air and iPhone 18 Pro models. However, a recent report from Korea claims Apple may postpone its foldable iPhone launch until 2027.
## Touch ID May Be More Practical for Foldables
Many users agree that while Face ID is ideal for traditional smartphones, a fingerprint scanner—preferably in the side button—makes more sense for foldable devices. This design would allow consistent unlocking, regardless of which display is being used.
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