Skip to main content Tom's Guide Tom's Guide Search Tom's Guide View Profile Newsletters Best Picks Entertainment Prime Day Deals LIVE Prime Day TV Deals Walmart Deals Prime Day Laptop Deals Switch 2 Restock Best laptops Wordle Today Best Mattress Recommended reading The iPhone Fold's crushingly slow development may have just hit another roadblock — but it's not all bad news iPhone Fold just tipped for breakthrough display technology — and it could change everything The iPhone Fold just hit a major milestone on path to launch in 2026 iPhone Flip — all the iPhone Fold rumors so far iPhone Fold just tipped for 2 big advantages over Galaxy Z Fold 7 Foldable iPhone leaker just tipped key specs for displays and under-display camera The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 just put Apple on notice — here's why Foldable iPhone display reportedly beginning production ahead of 2026 launch Scott Younker 11 July 2025 Coming sooner than you think When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: ConceptsiPhone / YouTube) With Apple expected to launch its first foldable phone next year, a new report claims that production of displays for the foldable iPhone has begun. The news comes from the Korean publication ETNews (via Macrumors) whose article says that Samsung Display (SD) will be producing the displays. Allegedly, the display company is building a production line to exclusively make iPhone screens and will reportedly be able to produce 15 million 7-inch foldable OLED panels a year. You may like The iPhone Fold's crushingly slow development may have just hit another roadblock — but it's not all bad news iPhone Fold just tipped for breakthrough display technology — and it could change everything The iPhone Fold just hit a major milestone on path to launch in 2026 Apple supposedly wants to produce between 6 and 8 million foldable iPhones in 2026, with company working to make it an annual release. Though SD's production capability exceeds Apple's reported forecast, the company is also supposed to have signed a "several year" contract. "Since it has a history of mass-producing and supplying foldable OLEDs ahead of its competitors, it is likely that it will actually be the sole supplier beyond the contract period," an unnamed industry insider told ETNews. What we know about the foldable iPhone display (Image credit: Apple Insider) Beyond being made by Samsung Display, there have been rumors of a foldable iPhone going as far back as 2015, when the device was rumored to be more of a clamshell style ala the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 or the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025. More recent rumors have indicated that Apple is focusing on a notebook-style design, similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. This year, display rumors have forecasted a 7.8-inch interior display for the phone for when it's opened. For comparison, the just announced Z Fold 7 features an 8-inch screen. The ETNews report doesn't discuss the cover display, but analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has predicted a 5.5-inch exterior screen with a customized 4:3 aspect ratio, similar to an iPad. Apple has been rumored to be obsessed with getting rid of the folding crease in the interior display. In April it was reported that Apple has a nearly crease-free display in the works thanks to Samsung. As for a release date beyond the vague "2026," we don't know. Rumors have been circulating for so long that a release date has been shifting target for years. With the new iPhone 16e launched this past spring, Apple has opened up new release windows where normally we would look to September for a potential launch. That said, it is more likely that we'll see this new iPhone in September alongside the iPhone 18 series. More from Tom's Guide 8 more states are getting Apple Wallet digital driver's licenses — see if yours is on the list I swapped my Apple Watch for this budget Amazfit and never went back — now it's at its lowest price for Prime Day Apple's entire Mac lineup until 2026 revealed in leak — here's every MacBook, Mac Pro and more to expect Today's best Apple iPhone 16, Apple iPhone 16e, Apple iPhone 16 Pro, Apple iPhone 16 Plus andApple iPhone 16 Pro Max deals $23.06View We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices See more Phones News Scott Younker Social Links Navigation West Coast Reporter Scott Younker is the West Coast Reporter at Tom’s Guide. He covers all the lastest tech news. 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