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iPhone Fold

Not out yet. Here is when we think it lands, and exactly why we think so.

Reveal

The day it is shown to the world

Good guess · Right month, maybe not the day

5 October 2026

today

Almost certainly between 16 September and 9 October 2026 — that is where eight out of ten of our guesses land.

Where it will almost certainly land Still possible, but unlikelyThe higher the shape, the more likely that date.
Where we started Its own release rhythm This line has launched on a steady schedule, so we started from when the next one is due.
Reports behind it 10 separate stories Found across 26 articles. When several sites repeat the same leak, we count it once — otherwise one rumour would look like proof.
Since last time 1 day later Last changed on 5 Oct 2026. We recheck every day, and only write a new forecast down when this answer moves.

What changed our mind

  1. SamMobile
    Reported Heard it from someone else

    Says revealed sometime in October 2026

    “the foldable iPhone may not be released until October” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Moved our date 16 days later

    SamMobile usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 2 days earlier before believing it.

  2. cnBeta
    Reported

    Says revealed 26 September 2026

    “市场普遍预计，苹果将在下个月与 iPhone 18 Pro 系列一同发布这款新品。” Read it ↗
    Decent track record Moved our date 3 days later

    cnBeta usually calls things earlier than they happen, so we pushed this 5 days later before believing it.

  3. Mark Gurman's PowerOn newsletter · picked up by 爱范儿 (ifanr)
    Reported Heard it from someone else

    Says revealed 30 September 2026

    “这支笔大概率不会出现在下个月、第一代折叠屏 iPhone 的发布会上。” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Moved our date 2 days later

    Mark Gurman's PowerOn newsletter usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 4 days earlier before believing it.

  4. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman · picked up by 9to5Mac
    Reported Heard it from someone else

    Says revealed sometime between January and December 2027

    “Second-generation foldable iPhone: New foldable model is “already well into testing.” The only feature mentioned is a new chip.” Read it ↗
    Brand new source +2 sites repeated it Did not move our date

    Bloomberg's Mark Gurman usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 287 days earlier before believing it.

  5. 爱范儿 (ifanr)
    Reported Heard it from someone else

    Says revealed sometime between January and December 2026

    “苹果正准备推出首款折叠屏 iPhone” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Did not move our date

    爱范儿 (ifanr) usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 4 days earlier before believing it.

  6. HDblog
    Reported

    Says revealed sometime in September 2026

    “In vista dell'annuncio di iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max e del primo iPhone pieghevole il mese prossimo” Read it ↗
    Decent track record +1 site repeated it Moved our date 1 day earlier

    HDblog usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 4 days earlier before believing it.

  7. cnBeta
    Reported

    Says revealed 1 September 2026

    “今年的产品阵容格外激进，包括苹果首款折叠屏iPhone” Read it ↗
    Decent track record Moved our date 1 day earlier

    cnBeta usually calls things earlier than they happen, so we pushed this 5 days later before believing it.

  8. cnBeta
    Reported

    Says revealed sometime in September 2026

    “苹果预计将于今年9月推出首款折叠屏iPhone” Read it ↗
    Decent track record Moved our date 1 day earlier

    cnBeta usually calls things earlier than they happen, so we pushed this 5 days later before believing it.

  9. Sigmaintell · picked up by MacRumors
    Reported Heard it from someone else

    Says revealed sometime in September 2026

    “the expected launch of Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone models in September” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Moved our date 2 days earlier

    Sigmaintell usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 3 days earlier before believing it.

  10. ケータイ Watch
    Called a rumour

    Says revealed 10 September 2026

    “9月10日2時（日本時間）にイベントを開催する” Read it ↗
    Strong track record +13 sites repeated it Moved our date 2 days earlier

    ケータイ Watch usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 6 days earlier before believing it.

Numbers, for the curious

The 80% range runs 16 Sept 2026 to 9 Oct 2026 (23 days wide), with a standard deviation of 9 days. Starting model: series_cadence+coupled (reveal and on-sale dates were solved together, so neither can end up before the other).

Ledger hash 2b007905e58ef6735ab153f8…

On sale

The day you can actually buy one

Fairly sure · Give or take a few days

9 October 2026

in 4 days

Almost certainly between 30 September and 17 October 2026 — that is where eight out of ten of our guesses land.

Where it will almost certainly land Still possible, but unlikelyThe higher the shape, the more likely that date.
Where we started Its own release rhythm This line has launched on a steady schedule, so we started from when the next one is due.
Reports behind it 10 separate stories Found across 26 articles. When several sites repeat the same leak, we count it once — otherwise one rumour would look like proof.
Since last time No change Last changed on 5 Oct 2026. We recheck every day, and only write a new forecast down when this answer moves.

What changed our mind

  1. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman · picked up by 9to5Mac
    Reported Heard it from someone else

    Says on sale sometime between January and December 2027

    “Second-generation foldable iPhone: New foldable model is “already well into testing.” The only feature mentioned is a new chip.” Read it ↗
    Brand new source +2 sites repeated it Did not move our date

    Bloomberg's Mark Gurman usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 287 days earlier before believing it.

  2. cnBeta
    Reported

    Says on sale 26 September 2026

    “市场普遍预计，苹果将在下个月与 iPhone 18 Pro 系列一同发布这款新品。” Read it ↗
    Decent track record Did not move our date

    cnBeta usually calls things earlier than they happen, so we pushed this 5 days later before believing it.

  3. SamMobile
    Reported Heard it from someone else

    Says on sale sometime in October 2026

    “the foldable iPhone may not be released until October” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Did not move our date

    SamMobile usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 2 days earlier before believing it.

  4. 爱范儿 (ifanr)
    Reported Heard it from someone else

    Says on sale sometime between January and December 2026

    “苹果正准备推出首款折叠屏 iPhone” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Did not move our date

    爱范儿 (ifanr) usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 4 days earlier before believing it.

  5. cnBeta
    Reported

    Says on sale sometime in September 2026

    “苹果预计将于今年9月推出首款折叠屏iPhone” Read it ↗
    Decent track record Moved our date 1 day earlier

    cnBeta usually calls things earlier than they happen, so we pushed this 5 days later before believing it.

  6. HDblog
    Reported

    Says on sale sometime in September 2026

    “In vista dell'annuncio di iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max e del primo iPhone pieghevole il mese prossimo” Read it ↗
    Decent track record +1 site repeated it Moved our date 1 day earlier

    HDblog usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 4 days earlier before believing it.

  7. ケータイ Watch
    Called a rumour

    Says on sale 10 September 2026

    “9月10日2時（日本時間）にイベントを開催する” Read it ↗
    Strong track record +13 sites repeated it Moved our date 1 day earlier

    ケータイ Watch usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 6 days earlier before believing it.

  8. Mark Gurman's PowerOn newsletter · picked up by 爱范儿 (ifanr)
    Reported Heard it from someone else

    Says on sale 30 September 2026

    “这支笔大概率不会出现在下个月、第一代折叠屏 iPhone 的发布会上。” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Moved our date 1 day earlier

    Mark Gurman's PowerOn newsletter usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 4 days earlier before believing it.

  9. cnBeta
    Reported

    Says on sale 1 September 2026

    “今年的产品阵容格外激进，包括苹果首款折叠屏iPhone” Read it ↗
    Decent track record Moved our date 1 day earlier

    cnBeta usually calls things earlier than they happen, so we pushed this 5 days later before believing it.

  10. Sigmaintell · picked up by MacRumors
    Reported Heard it from someone else

    Says on sale sometime in September 2026

    “the expected launch of Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone models in September” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Moved our date 2 days earlier

    Sigmaintell usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 3 days earlier before believing it.

Numbers, for the curious

The 80% range runs 30 Sept 2026 to 17 Oct 2026 (17 days wide), with a standard deviation of 8 days. Starting model: series_cadence+coupled (reveal and on-sale dates were solved together, so neither can end up before the other).

Ledger hash 23a564bd0574c743bc1616eb…

Prices reported elsewhere

Currencies we have a price for but no matching launch market. As reported, in the currency they were quoted in — we never convert between currencies, because a converted figure is a number nobody actually printed.

yuan Reported

from ¥2,000

Stated as fact, but by only one or two sources.

2 sources, 3 reports

US dollar Reported

from $2,000

Stated as fact, but by only one or two sources.

2 sources, 3 reports

What the hardware is

Every headline spec is filled in. Values from a spec database describe a phone that exists; values from articles are what sources claim about one that does not yet. Each row says which it is, and where sources contradict each other we print both figures rather than choosing.

display

Peak brightness
1000 nits ✓
Pixel density
430 ppi ✓
Cover glass
Nano Texture finish ✓
Refresh rate
120 Hz ✓
Resolution
1878x2670 ✓
Screen size
7.6" ✓
Panel type
OLED ✓

performance

CPU cores
2 cores ✓
GPU
Apple GPU (7-core graphics) ✓
Chipset
A20 Pro ✓

memory

RAM
12 GB ✓
microSD slot
No ✓
Storage
256 GB ✓

camera

Front camera
12 MP ✓
Main camera
48 MP ✓
Rear cameras
2 cameras ✓
Max video
4K ✓

battery

Battery
5000 mAh Rumoured
Wired charging
25 W ✓
Wireless charging
25 W ✓

body

Height
117.8 mm ✓
Ingress protection
IP68 ✓
Materials
Ceramic, Glass, Titanium ✓
Thickness
5.2 mm ✓
Weight
254 g ✓
Width
164.6 mm ✓
Colours
Night Sky, White ✓

connectivity

3.5mm jack
No ✓
Bluetooth
6.0 ✓
NFC
Yes ✓
USB
USB-C ✓
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E ✓
5G
Yes ✓

software

Operating system
iOS 27 ✓

other

Model numbers
A3447, A3719, A3720, A3721 ✓

Spec data from GSMArena (CC BY 4.0).

Where you will be able to buy it

Probably worldwide Based on how this product line usually launches

Going on what this line normally does, not on anything said about this phone yet.

iPhone normally launches worldwide.

No report so far has named a specific country for this one. That is normal early on: the market is usually only spelled out close to launch.

How this date has moved

Every time we changed our mind, we wrote it down and never touched it again.

  1. 9 October 2026 On sale No change

    Worked out on 5 Oct 2026 · range 30 Sept 2026 to 17 Oct 2026 · 23a564bd05…

  2. 5 October 2026 Reveal 1 day later

    Worked out on 5 Oct 2026 · range 16 Sept 2026 to 9 Oct 2026 · 2b007905e5…

  3. 9 October 2026 On sale 1 day later

    Worked out on 4 Oct 2026 · range 4 Oct 2026 to 16 Oct 2026 · 707de29ad8…

  4. 4 October 2026 Reveal 1 day later

    Worked out on 4 Oct 2026 · range 18 Sept 2026 to 8 Oct 2026 · 59f5b6a430…

  5. 8 October 2026 On sale 1 day later

    Worked out on 3 Oct 2026 · range 3 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026 · 49ce0be454…

  6. 3 October 2026 Reveal 1 day later

    Worked out on 3 Oct 2026 · range 18 Sept 2026 to 7 Oct 2026 · 8c5a0b0f4a…

  7. 7 October 2026 On sale No change

    Worked out on 2 Oct 2026 · range 2 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026 · 86e4c5b11d…

  8. 2 October 2026 Reveal 1 day later

    Worked out on 2 Oct 2026 · range 19 Sept 2026 to 7 Oct 2026 · af8aef34f0…

  9. 7 October 2026 On sale 1 day later

    Worked out on 1 Oct 2026 · range 1 Oct 2026 to 14 Oct 2026 · f4d8ec9bee…

  10. 1 October 2026 Reveal No change

    Worked out on 1 Oct 2026 · range 18 Sept 2026 to 6 Oct 2026 · bffb89e732…

  11. 6 October 2026 On sale No change

    Worked out on 1 Oct 2026 · range 1 Oct 2026 to 14 Oct 2026 · b6509ac100…

  12. 1 October 2026 Reveal No change

    Worked out on 1 Oct 2026 · range 17 Sept 2026 to 6 Oct 2026 · 11d6cd7486…

  13. 1 October 2026 Reveal 1 day later

    Worked out on 30 Sept 2026 · range 18 Sept 2026 to 5 Oct 2026 · 866dc845fb…

  14. 6 October 2026 On sale 1 day later

    Worked out on 30 Sept 2026 · range 1 Oct 2026 to 13 Oct 2026 · c9e944f266…

  15. 30 September 2026 Reveal No change

    Worked out on 30 Sept 2026 · range 18 Sept 2026 to 5 Oct 2026 · d72434487d…

  16. 5 October 2026 On sale No change

    Worked out on 29 Sept 2026 · range 30 Sept 2026 to 12 Oct 2026 · fcac25af61…

  17. 30 September 2026 Reveal 1 day later

    Worked out on 29 Sept 2026 · range 18 Sept 2026 to 4 Oct 2026 · 0078870afc…

  18. 29 September 2026 Reveal No change

    Worked out on 28 Sept 2026 · range 18 Sept 2026 to 3 Oct 2026 · 3ede89f00c…

  19. 5 October 2026 On sale 1 day later

    Worked out on 28 Sept 2026 · range 29 Sept 2026 to 12 Oct 2026 · 922714adab…

  20. 29 September 2026 Reveal 1 day later

    Worked out on 28 Sept 2026 · range 17 Sept 2026 to 3 Oct 2026 · 992812391a…

  21. 28 September 2026 Reveal No change

    Worked out on 27 Sept 2026 · range 18 Sept 2026 to 2 Oct 2026 · 7b9860af7b…

  22. 4 October 2026 On sale 1 day later

    Worked out on 27 Sept 2026 · range 28 Sept 2026 to 11 Oct 2026 · d51fd1bd82…

  23. 28 September 2026 Reveal 1 day later

    Worked out on 27 Sept 2026 · range 17 Sept 2026 to 2 Oct 2026 · 09cae361be…

  24. 3 October 2026 On sale No change

    Worked out on 26 Sept 2026 · range 28 Sept 2026 to 11 Oct 2026 · cdb7b13c94…

  25. 27 September 2026 Reveal 1 day later

    Worked out on 26 Sept 2026 · range 18 Sept 2026 to 1 Oct 2026 · e8800991b4…

  26. 3 October 2026 On sale 1 day later

    Worked out on 25 Sept 2026 · range 27 Sept 2026 to 10 Oct 2026 · 79e89c0342…

  27. 26 September 2026 Reveal 1 day later

    Worked out on 25 Sept 2026 · range 19 Sept 2026 to 1 Oct 2026 · e1e7bbfef1…

  28. 2 October 2026 On sale No change

    Worked out on 24 Sept 2026 · range 26 Sept 2026 to 10 Oct 2026 · 3cf775a086…

  29. 25 September 2026 Reveal No change

    Worked out on 24 Sept 2026 · range 22 Sept 2026 to 30 Sept 2026 · 1d68a51b66…

  30. 25 September 2026 Reveal No change

    Worked out on 23 Sept 2026 · range 23 Sept 2026 to 30 Sept 2026 · b73af75a54…

  31. 2 October 2026 On sale 1 day later

    Worked out on 23 Sept 2026 · range 26 Sept 2026 to 9 Oct 2026 · a0be82d9e4…

  32. 25 September 2026 Reveal 1 day later

    Worked out on 23 Sept 2026 · range 23 Sept 2026 to 29 Sept 2026 · 15b8c7141e…

  33. 1 October 2026 On sale No change

    Worked out on 22 Sept 2026 · range 25 Sept 2026 to 8 Oct 2026 · d787940814…

  34. 24 September 2026 Reveal 1 day later

    Worked out on 22 Sept 2026 · range 22 Sept 2026 to 29 Sept 2026 · 7b2f412d8f…

  35. 1 October 2026 On sale 1 day later

    Worked out on 21 Sept 2026 · range 24 Sept 2026 to 8 Oct 2026 · f12f9cfeca…

  36. 23 September 2026 Reveal 1 day later

    Worked out on 21 Sept 2026 · range 21 Sept 2026 to 28 Sept 2026 · c210bf854e…

  37. 30 September 2026 On sale 1 day later

    Worked out on 20 Sept 2026 · range 24 Sept 2026 to 7 Oct 2026 · 916b466049…

  38. 22 September 2026 Reveal 1 day later

    Worked out on 20 Sept 2026 · range 20 Sept 2026 to 28 Sept 2026 · 9bca8b7503…

  39. 29 September 2026 On sale No change

    Worked out on 19 Sept 2026 · range 23 Sept 2026 to 7 Oct 2026 · ea5a9406e8…

  40. 21 September 2026 Reveal No change

    Worked out on 19 Sept 2026 · range 19 Sept 2026 to 27 Sept 2026 · 761863f19c…

Other names this device goes by

Codenames used by leakers: iPhone Duo, iPhone Fold, iPhone Ultra

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