Trending Now - Next Year's Iphone 20 to Feature Innovative Foldable Design
WHO:
Gizmodo - YouTuber Vadim Yuryev shared a comparison of the foldable iPhone’s dimensions with an iPad mini and an iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Gizmodo - YouTuber Vadim Yuryev, who runs the Max Tech channel, acquired dummy models of the upcoming foldable iPhone.
9to5Mac - Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station shared new details about the iPhone's display.
WHAT:
MacRumors - The foldable iPhone, referred to as the "iPhone Ultra," is expected to be Apple's thinnest iPhone to date at 4.5mm.
MacRumors - The iPhone Ultra is anticipated to feature only two rear cameras, which will be wide and ultra-wide, similar to the iPhone 17.
MacRumors - The iPhone Ultra is rumored to lack a SIM card slot, being compatible only with eSIM.
MacRumors - The iPhone Ultra is expected to be priced at a minimum of $1,999.
9to5Mac - The iPhone 20 is rumored to feature a custom micro-curved OLED display that is brighter and thinner than existing panels, produced by Samsung.
9to5Mac - The iPhone 20 is expected to have a completely bezel-less display that curves around all four edges of the device.
Gizmodo - The foldable iPhone will be shorter and wider than any previous iPhone model.
Gizmodo - The foldable iPhone's display will be 56.9% taller than the iPhone 17 Pro Max when comparing the 16:9 aspect ratio.
Gizmodo - The foldable iPhone will have an inner screen roughly the size of an iPad mini’s display, which is 7.8 inches.
Gizmodo - The foldable iPhone is expected to be announced in September 2026 alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max.
Gizmodo - The rumored starting price of the foldable iPhone is at least $2,000.
9to5Mac - The iPhone 20 is rumored to feature a four-sided subtle micro-curve and a “Pol-less” design.
WHERE:
Gizmodo - The foldable iPhone is being developed by Apple, which is based in Cupertino, California.
WHEN:
Gizmodo - The foldable iPhone is expected to be announced in September 2026.
9to5Mac - The iPhone 20 is rumored to be released in 2027, coinciding with the iPhone's 20th anniversary.
WHY:
Gizmodo - Apple aims to market the foldable iPhone as a more immersive screen for consuming content, such as watching videos and playing games.
9to5Mac - The design of the iPhone 20 is intended to align with Jony Ive’s vision of a “single slab of glass.”
HOW:
MacRumors - The volume buttons on the iPhone Ultra will be located on the top edge of the device, aligned to the right, similar to the iPad mini.
MacRumors - The iPhone Ultra is expected to revert to Touch ID as the sole method of authentication, as it may be too thin to accommodate Face ID.
9to5Mac - The iPhone 20 is rumored to feature a quad-curve design with a micro-curve that extends slightly over the edges, creating a bezel-free appearance without accidental input.
9to5Mac - Apple is reportedly working with Samsung to produce the display for the iPhone 20, which will include a micro-curve design and the removal of the polarizer layer to enhance brightness, thickness, and efficiency.
(UPDATED April 24, 2026 23:11 UTC)
Apple is generating buzz with the anticipated release of the foldable iPhone, known as the "iPhone Ultra," which is expected to be its thinnest model yet at just 4.5 millimeters and priced at a minimum of $1,999. This new device will reportedly feature only two rear cameras, revert to Touch ID for authentication, and lack a SIM card slot, relying solely on eSIM technology. Meanwhile, the upcoming iPhone 20 is rumored to boast a custom micro-curved OLED display that is both brighter and thinner than current models, with a completely bezel-less design that wraps around all four edges.
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(UPDATED April 24, 2026 21:15 UTC)
A comparison shared by YouTuber Vadim Yuryev reveals that the upcoming foldable iPhone will be shorter and wider than any previous model, with its display measuring 56.9% taller than that of the iPhone 17 Pro Max when looking at the 16:9 aspect ratio. The foldable iPhone is expected to feature a quad-curve design, which includes a micro-curve that extends slightly over the edges for a bezel-free look while preventing accidental inputs. This innovative design is generating significant interest as Apple continues to evolve its smartphone lineup.
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(UPDATED April 24, 2026 19:21 UTC)
YouTuber Vadim Yuryev, known for his Max Tech channel, has acquired dummy models of the upcoming foldable iPhone, which is expected to feature an inner screen about the size of an iPad mini's display at 7.8 inches. Apple plans to announce this foldable device in September 20th26, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, with a rumored starting price of at least $2,000. Meanwhile, the iPhone 20 is anticipated to launch in 2027, boasting a four-sided subtle micro-curve and a “Pol-less” design, as Apple collaborates with Samsung to enhance its display technology.