Apple: the price and release date of the foldable iPhone have been leaked

Apple is fully entering the world of foldables with a device that promises to change the rules of the game.

According to recent leaks, the new foldable iPhone already has a launch window, estimated price, and even a key feature: to win back the Chinese market.

A late but ambitious bet

After years of speculation, everything indicates that the foldable iPhone will arrive in 2026. Apple waited longer than ever to enter this category, but plans to do so with strength.

While brands like Samsung have been developing this technology for years, Apple chose to improve what already exists instead of inventing it from scratch.

Design focused on durability

Apple's main goal is to minimize the visible crease on the screen and increase the device's resistance. To achieve this, they are working with a new internal metal plate that promises greater robustness.

A change that could redefine the market

Users who prefer iOS but hesitated to switch to Android for a foldable will now have a native option. That could drive the adoption of this format.

Apple is already working on a special version of iOS 27 adapted to foldable screens.

China, the main target

In recent years, Apple has lost ground to Huawei and other local manufacturers. With this launch, it seeks to regain market share in China's premium segment, a market that represents 20% of its annual revenue.

The price

The device won't be inexpensive: leaks mention a base price of $2,000. Apple sees it as a way to raise the average sales ticket, even if it's not a high-volume model.

The Galaxy Z Fold7 starts at 2,109 euros, so Apple would move in that range without surprises.

Expected launch

Everything points to this new foldable iPhone launching in September 2026. It could even cause a change in the usual launch calendar, moving the standard iPhone 18 up to spring.