Apple is the only major phone manufacturer without a foldable device. Speculation continues to build that Apple's long-rumored foldable iPhone could debut next year. Noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported Wednesday that the company plans to launch a foldable iPhone at the end of 2026 or early 2027.

Apple's first foldable iPhone should arrive around the end of 2026 or early 2027 with a book-style design and a premium price tag of

Retro styling plus lessons learned from the modern flip phone industry combine. Will Apple’s typical reticence to jump on a trend early pay off?

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.

The latest rumor about Apple's folding iPad suggests that the device has a Face ID dot projector underneath the display, instead of in the display bezel like on the currently shipping iPad Pro

Just as Apple appeared to be lowering prices with the affordable iPhone 16e and a £100-cheaper MacBook Air, the tech giant may be about to reverse course with its priciest iPhone yet – an ultra-premium foldable model.

The testimony comes from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has a strong track record for Apple leaks. In the report, Kuo outlined his expectations of the device’s starting price, its features, and how well it might sell. Here’s the lowdown.