New Delhi: Apple’s first foldable iPhone is expected to arrive in September 2026 and could run on a 2nm-based A20 Pro chip along with Apple’s second-generation C2 modem. The device is expected to launch along with the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models, which may use the same core chipset as those flagships. The foldable iPhone will be powered by the latest A20 Pro chip, which is expected to be built on TSMC’s 2nm architecture. The device could feature Apple’s second-generation C2 modem chip. Both the A20 Pro and the C2 modem are also expected to feature in the iPhone 18 Pro lineup.
Apple could use a mix of aluminium and titanium for the foldable iPhone’s chassis. The phone is expected to feature a 7.8-inch folding inner screen and a 5.3-inch cover display. The foldable model is expected to use Touch ID instead of Face ID for biometric authentication. Camera hardware is expected to include a dual rear camera setup, consisting of a 48MP primary sensor and a 48MP ultra-wide camera, while these sensors are likely to be similar to those used on the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models.
The Pro variant may get additional features such as variable aperture on the primary camera, something the foldable is not expected to offer. For selfies and video calling, the foldable iPhone is expected to include two front-facing cameras, one on the cover screen and one on the inner folding display, both using the 18MP primary camera sensor.
