A more significant transformation is expected in 2026 with the debut of Apple’s first foldable iPhone, which could be named iPhone Flip or iPhone Fold.

The device is expected to feature a notebook-style design with a large inner display, similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 or the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

According to Bloomberg, the iPhone Fold will include four cameras: one on the external screen, one inside, and two rear cameras. While specific specs remain unknown, the main rear camera is likely to have a higher resolution than the selfie camera, and the secondary lens could be either ultra-wide or telephoto.

This design ensures that the foldable iPhone functions like a traditional iPhone, whether open or closed.

Like the iPhone Air, the foldable model will also drop the physical SIM card slot in favor of an integrated C1 modem. Significantly, the device will abandon Face ID in favor of Touch ID fingerprint recognition.

The main reason for this change is to optimize the device’s thickness. When folded, the phone measures around 9 to 9.5 mm, and when unfolded, only 4.5 to 4.8 mm thick. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the TrueDepth camera system for Face ID is too bulky for such a slim form factor, whereas Touch ID is much more compact.

The foldable iPhone is certain to capture attention due to its novelty, but its success will largely depend on pricing and whether consumers are ready to switch from traditional iPhones.

Currently, Android foldables remain expensive. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 starts at $1,099, while premium models can reach nearly $2,000. Even the lower-cost Galaxy Flip 7 SE starts at $899. Given Apple’s pricing history, a foldable iPhone is unlikely to be cheaper.

Bloomberg reports that the first model will come in just two colors - black and white - and mass production is expected to begin in early 2026, with an official launch in the fall.

2027: A new iPhone design to mark its 20th anniversary

Apple is also planning a major design overhaul in 2027 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the iPhone. The company intends to retire the squared-edge design introduced with the iPhone 12 in 2020 in favor of a curved-glass frame.

This new design will align with the Liquid Glass interface in iOS 26, featuring rounded edges, transparent effects, and frosted color overlays, giving the impression that on-screen elements are encased in glass.

“2025 won’t be revolutionary, but it will lay the foundation for dramatic changes in 2026 and 2027 - a period that Apple fans should look forward to,” Bloomberg concluded.

Du Lam