Apple’s Foldable iPhone: Latest Supply-Chain Updates (November 2025)
According to multiple media reports, Apple’s key manufacturing partner Foxconn has already established a dedicated production line for the foldable iPhone. The core “crease-free” display panel has been finalized and locked in, but the hinge and battery components still fall short of mass-production requirements.
Prototype specifications (current test units):
- Inner folding screen: 7.74 inches
- Outer cover screen: 5.49 inches
- Battery capacity: 5,400–5,800 mAh — the largest battery ever in an iPhone
The foldable panels are exclusively supplied by Samsung Display, with LG Display and BOE reportedly failing to secure orders in Apple’s supply chain. Apple has not yet selected a battery supplier; the complex internal structure of a foldable device demands exceptionally rigorous testing.
On the hinge front, renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo revealed that Apple’s foldable hinge is now projected to cost $70–80 per unit at mass-production scale — significantly lower than the earlier market consensus of $100–120. Kuo further forecasts:
- 2026 shipments: 8–10 million units
- 2027 shipments: up to 25 million units
Compared to rivals like Samsung and Huawei, who have been shipping foldables for years, Apple is undeniably late to the party. However, with its unparalleled supply-chain control and brand power, analysts expect the foldable iPhone to rapidly boost premium consumer interest and adoption once it hits the market.
The device is reportedly scheduled to launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series in September 2026.
The above content is compiled by ModeZone, a fashion and entertainment magazine.
