Apple iPhone Fold 5G: Launch Timeline, India Price, Design Specs & Performance Rumors

Apple’s much-anticipated iPhone Fold 5G is expected to debut in September 2026, timing its release with the iPhone 18 lineup, as per JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee.

🇮🇳 Expected Price in India

Base model: ~$1,999, which translates to approximately Rs 1.72 – 1.75 lakh in India.

Some reports even suggest a launch price up to Rs1.99 lakh, depending on configuration.

Display & Design Features

Main internal display: Around a 7.8‑inch foldable OLED with a near crease‑free finish. Apple is reportedly partnering with Samsung Display to achieve this breakthrough.

Cover screen: A 5.5‑inch secondary display for one-handed use and quick tasks

Form factor: A book-style fold, similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series, designed to deliver a sleek and durable experience.

Build Quality & Hinge

The chassis and hinge may deploy titanium alloy or liquid-metal materials to enhance durability and minimize visible display crease over time.

Performance & Software

Powered by Apple’s A20 chip, manufactured on a cutting-edge 2 nm process, offering significant gains in speed and power efficiency over the A19 of iPhone 17.

Features Touch ID integrated into the side power button—Face ID is rumored to be omitted to save internal space.

iOS 27 will likely include software optimizations tailored for foldable use: improved multitasking, multi-window support, and fluid iPad-like layout capabilities.