Fresh CAD-style renders are fueling new buzz around Apple’s first foldable phone, and they point to one standout detail: the iPhone Fold may open up into an unusually wide mini-tablet shape.
According to the latest measurements, unfolding the iPhone Fold would reveal a 7.76-inch main display with a sharp 2,713 x 1,920 resolution. The inner screen is said to span roughly 167.6 x 120.6 mm (6.60 x 4.75 inches). If those dimensions hold true, Apple’s foldable could end up noticeably wider than rival book-style foldables, including the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7—by about 24 mm (0.94 inches). That extra width would change how the device feels and functions, leaning more toward a compact tablet experience rather than a tall, narrow foldable.
Interestingly, the rumored screen proportions are being compared to the iPad mini’s general shape. While the iPad mini would still be larger overall at 195.4 x 134.8 mm (7.69 x 5.31 inches), the similarity in aspect ratio suggests Apple may be aiming for a familiar, productivity-friendly canvas—an approach that could make split-screen apps, reading, and browsing feel more natural when the phone is opened.
The same renders also hint at the iPhone Fold’s thickness. When unfolded, it’s expected to measure around 4.8 mm. That would make it about 0.6 mm thicker than the Galaxy Z Fold7 in the open state, but still around 0.8 mm thinner than the iPhone Air. If accurate, the numbers suggest Apple could be prioritizing a slim, premium feel while still accommodating the engineering demands of a foldable hinge and larger inner display.
As always with early Apple rumors, it’s wise to keep expectations in check—especially this far out from launch. Still, the idea of a wider foldable iPhone has been circulating for months, and these new dimensions line up with that ongoing speculation.
For now, the iPhone Fold is widely expected to debut in September 2026, arriving alongside the iPhone 18 series. If the wide-screen design proves real, Apple’s first foldable may differentiate itself not just with branding, but with a screen shape designed to feel more like an iPad that fits in your pocket.
