Apple is said to be working on a folding iPhone. Now, an indepth report from an industry heavyweight gives details on what it could be like.

According to details from a reliable analyst, the upcoming Apple iPhone Fold could be massively expensive but more compact than its rivals.

The long wait for Apple’s first foldable might be coming to an end. The analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has a decent track record when it comes to predicting the company’s movements, has penned a long blog post revealing his expectations for the device. This includes a late 2026-to-early-2027 release date and a price north of $2,000.

Apple could ship its first foldable smartphone next year, according to Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst for TF International Securities who closely monitors the company’s supply chain. Apple didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment early on Thursday.

Think Samsung’s foldable phones are too darn expensive? According to an industry analyst, the rumored foldable iPhone might serve a bigger bill to enthusiasts.

Yes, we've seen numerous rumors about a foldable iPhone in the past couple of years, but this one hits different. First, it comes from the almost-always reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who shared his latest predictions in a blog post on Thursday.

Macworld At this point, the first folding iPhone is filed somewhere between AirPower and the Apple Car, but rumors insist that it’s still coming. And the latest report claims it will have a very high price tag.

Apple isn’t rushing into the foldable game. Kuo reports that mass production is set for Q4 2026, meaning the first-gen model will land seven years af