Apple's First Foldable iPhone Could Feature an Industry-First Crease-Free Display

Apple is expected to launch its first foldable in 2026 and while its specifications remain under wraps, a new leak has shed light on the foldable's display. Looks like Apple is buckling up to address the foldable screen crease and get rid of it for good.

The iPhone Fold display could be revolutionary

While existing foldables have improved, the persistent crease remains noticeable. According to a report from UDN, Apple's foldable could fix the crease issue by adopting a "systems-level engineering" strategy to treat it as a complex structural challenge.

In the process, the Cupertino giant is collaborating with Samsung Display and Amphenol for the hinge. The report suggests that the engineering relies on designing components to manage the display's stress at a microscopic level.

In layman's terms, this means Apple is working with Amphenol on a new hinge utilising durable Liquid Metal parts to ensure a slim profile, alongside a custom internal metal plate that can distribute the stress all across when the device is folded.

Adding to this, the report says that the strategy, combined with the use of premium materials, could make the iPhone Fold expensive. The phone is rumoured to measure 7.8 mm when folded and 4.5 mm when unfolded. The phone could also pack a 5,400mAh to 5,800mAh battery. So, if you have been thinking about the foldable iPhone price to be on the lower side of the spectrum, you might be wrong.

As per the previous iPhone Fold leak, the cover screen of the phone is expected to be a 5.5-inch unit, while the inner display may fold open into a big 7.8-inch unit. Combined with premium materials, this could drive the price to between $2,000 and $2,500. 

If Apple can deliver on its promise of seamless, crease-free foldable, it could have a chance at unlocking mainstream demand for the category and establishing a new benchmark for the industry. Samsung understands this, which is why the brand is aiming for a significant refresh of the Galaxy Z Flip 8, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 could be thinner.

Considering Samsung is involved in the process of making a crease-free iPhone, it should be interesting to see if the brand can take the learnings and apply them to the Galaxy Z Fold 8. Either way, 2026 should be a good year for foldables, and we will cover anything and everything new that pops up, so stay tuned.