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Apple's Foldable iPhone Bears Resemblance to iPad Mini in Leaked CAD Renders

Apple's Foldable iPhone Bears Resemblance to iPad Mini in Leaked CAD Renders

Foldable iPhone's external display reportedly measures 5.49 inches diagonally.

Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 18 December 2025 13:06 IST

Apple's Foldable iPhone Bears Resemblance to iPad Mini in Leaked CAD Renders

Apple's foldable iPhone could be slim like the iPhone Air (pictured) when unfolded

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Highlights

The foldable iPhone is said to feature 7.76-inch main screen
The foldable iPhone appears to have two outward-facing cameras
In the unfolded state, the handset is reportedly 4.8mm thin

Apple is expected to unveil its long-awaited foldable iPhone next year alongside the iPhone 18 family. We've seen multiple rumours about its technical specifications and the supposed release dates of the foldable iPhone previously. Most recently, alleged computer-aided design (CAD) renders of the device have leaked online, offering a glimpse into the possible design. The foldable phone, which is expected to debut alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models in late 2026, appears to have an iPad mini-like design.

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CAD renders sourced from accessory manufacturers and leaked by iPhone-ticker.de show Apple's first foldable iPhone in the fully opened form, with a smaller external display and rear panel. In the folded form, it is said to measure 83.8mm (width), 9.6mm (thickness), and 120.6mm (height). A 1.8mm hinge section is visible when folded.

Photo Credit: iPhone-ticker.de

The foldable iPhone appears to have two outward-facing cameras. The main screen has a hole punch for its front camera. The external screen is 139.4 millimetres (5.4 inches) diagonally and has a resolution of 2,088x1,422 pixels. This aligns with previous rumours about a 5.5-inch screen.

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The CAD-based renders suggest that the unfolded screen almost resembles an iPad Mini with a 7.76-inch screen measuring 167.6x120.6mm. The foldable iPhone's inner display is said to have a resolution of 2,713x 1,920 pixels, giving it a tablet-like aspect ratio.

In the unfolded state, the handset is reportedly 4.8mm thin, excluding the camera bump, making it thinner than the iPhone Air, which has a 5.64mm thin profile. For comparison, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 measures 4.2mm in thickness in the unfolded state.

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Apple is speculated to launch the foldable offering in September 2026, alongside the iPhone 18 lineup. The handset is rumoured to come with a price tag of $1,999 (roughly Rs. 1,74,000). The frame of the phone could be made of a combination of titanium and aluminium

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Lightweight design and super thin profile
Fantastic displays
Top-notch performance
Excellent primary camera
Launches with One UI 8 based on Android 16 out of the box (and gets extended software support)

Bad
Charging speed capped at 25W
Battery life could have been better
No S Pen support
Expensive

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review

Display (Primary) 8.00-inch

Cover Display 6.50-inch

Cover Resolution 2520x1080 pixels

Front Camera 10-megapixel + 10-megapixel

Rear Camera 200-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4400mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 1968x2184 pixels

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iPhone Air

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Incredibly lightweight and super thin
Stunning display
Solid performance
Good primary and selfie cameras

Bad
A single-camera sensor at the back
Slow charging
Battery life could have been better
Mono speaker leaves much to be desired
Expensive

Read detailed Apple iPhone Air review

Display 6.50-inch

Processor Apple A19 Pro

Front Camera 18-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

OS iOS 26

Resolution 1260x2736 pixels

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Nithya P Nair is a journalist with more than five years of experience in digital journalism. She specialises in business and technology beats. A foodie at heart, Nithya loves exploring new places (read cuisines) and sneaking in Malayalam movie dialogues to spice up conversations. More