Foldable iPhone: Samsung to Manufacture Screens for Apple’s New Venture

Apple is reportedly gearing up to release a foldable device, and Samsung is expected to be a key partner in this endeavor. Previous reports indicated that Samsung would be producing the foldable screens for Apple. Further information confirms that Samsung is about to start producing the foldable screens for Apple. Lee Cheong, president of Samsung Display, has validated that mass production of OLED panels for foldable phones is underway. While the specific client wasn’t named, the consensus points towards Apple. The details surrounding Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone include a 5.5-inch external display and a 7.8-inch foldable internal screen. It’s also said to have a side-mounted touch ID sensor instead of a face ID. Current projections suggest a debut in September 2026, potentially alongside the iPhone 18. Insights from Mark Gurman describe Apple’s initial foldable device as exceptionally thin and employing cutting-edge folding technology, with production by Foxconn in China. Apple’s foldable device will compete with existing foldables, such as the Galaxy Z series.