According to a Weibo-based leaker, Fixed Focus Digital, who claims reliable sources in Apple’s supply chain, the company is stockpiling components for its first foldable iPhone ahead of a planned launch next year. The device, tentatively dubbed the “iPhone Fold,” will reportedly feature advanced parts such as foldable OLED displays, titanium frames, and sophisticated hinge mechanisms made from multiple materials.
The move suggests Apple is entering the crucial pre-production phase, where suppliers begin ramping output ahead of full mass production. Some of these components may have long lead times and high failure rates, so early stock-building helps reduce risk and smooth the eventual launch pipeline.
When folded, users will interact with a 5.5-inch outer display that is similar to a typical iPhone screen, while unfolding it will reveal a larger 7.8-inch iPad-style screen. The inner display is said to be virtually crease-free, with some sources claiming it features an under-screen camera. The outer screen is said to have a punch-hole camera, while authentication is handled by Touch ID integrated into the side button, rather than Face ID. There’s also a dual-lens camera on the rear.
According to analyst Jeff Pu, the frame is made from a mix of titanium and aluminum. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has also said Apple is using multiple materials, but he believes the main ones are titanium and stainless steel. Kuo also believes some hinge components will be made from Liquidmetal for further durability.
MacDailyNews Take: Apple had better stockpile enough components for a lot of foldable iPhones!
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