All about the iPhone foldable screen: When will it be released, how much will it cost, and will it create a new wave in the smartphone market?

While other phone manufacturers are advancing into the foldable phone segment with a variety of models and increasingly refined products, Apple is still quite 'silent' in this race. Is it possible that Apple is nurturing a development plan for its own promising foldable phone model that will shake up the market? Let's find out all the information about the iPhone foldable screen!

*I will summarize all the information you need to know about the iPhone foldable screen (tentatively called iPhone Flip) in this article. Stay tuned for the latest information!

What will the design of the iPhone foldable screen be like?

Apple always has a very unique approach to developing its smart phone products, and we all expect that to be reflected in the design of the iPhone Flip.

Ming-Chi Kuo has stated that the first foldable iPhone could have a screen as large as 8 inches. This screen may be larger than the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and also larger than the current iPad mini with a 7.9-inch screen size.

However, another report claims that Apple may be working with LG on a 7.5-inch OLED foldable screen panel. So we can see, if the iPhone Flip is equipped with such a large screen, this product line will surely offer users a better experience.

According to Jon Prosser, Apple has tested two different types of iPhone Flip, including a hybrid folding design like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G and a clamshell-style fold like the Galaxy Z Flip. There are also rumors that the chosen design will fold vertically, making the iPhone Flip more compact and pocket-friendly.

However, everything is still subject to change and we have to wait until the iPhone Flip is released.

The foldable iPhone will see upgrades in terms of performance and screen.

ConceptsiPhone has also released a video about the concept of the iPhone Flip, which looks quite similar to Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip3 5G. According to this video, the iPhone Flip will have a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz and a Touch ID sensor in the screen.

The phone could also be equipped with the M1 chip, promising to deliver an extremely powerful configuration to satisfy all customers.

In recent years, there have been many rumors that Apple has been negotiating with both LG and Samsung to supply foldable screens for its new devices. In March 2019, Korean media (via MacRumors) reported that Samsung Display had sent Apple control panel samples for analysis.

However, it is also possible that Apple will choose to design a dual-screen like the Surface Duo, suggested by Jon Prosser of Front Page Tech. Prosser also said the iPhone Flip will maintain the sleek look of the iPhone 11 but will combine a hinge and two separate screens, for a seamless display when opened.

A patent in October 2020 showed that the iPhone Flip will be specially designed for a flexible screen and will include four layers with a support layer that could be made of glass or sapphire to significantly increase durability for the device.

Some rumors suggest that the screen may be self-healing due to a self-repairing material layer that will blur scratches on the screen. If this is true, then this is indeed a 'unique' capability.

An Apple patent has surfaced in theory that would allow the screen to fold and bend in the middle without creating any marks or creases.

Inside the hinge, the screen will bend rather than fold abruptly to increase durability and extend the lifespan of the screen. However, these are still just rumors for now.

When will the foldable iPhone be released?

According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the first foldable iPhone could be released in 2023. He hopes Apple will produce 20 million units to meet the demand of users eagerly awaiting this Apple flagship.

Another source from Digitimes suggests that the iPhone Flip may be launched this year, but there are some opposing views that 2022 is not enough time to develop such a new product. Similarly, Bloomberg also provided information confirming that the iPhone Flip will reach consumers in about 2 to 3 years.

Recently, as 2021 ended, Display Supply Chain Consultants affirmed that a foldable iPhone may not be released until the end of 2023, but it could be entirely possible by 2024. There are many rumors that Apple is testing a foldable iPhone in 2022, but its release is still uncertain.

With such information, we can believe that the first foldable iPhone will reach consumers in the near future, so please be patient.

How much will the foldable iPhone cost?

This is perhaps a difficult question as, up to now, many believe that the price of the iPhone Flip will be flexible depending on the design as well as the technologies it is equipped with.

We can look at the prices of existing foldable phones like the Galaxy Z Fold, which was launched at around 45 million VND for a large 7.3-inch tablet-like screen and a small 4.6-inch outer screen.

Just six months later, the Galaxy Z Flip was launched with a 6.7-inch screen for better durability at a lower price, around 36 million VND. The price difference has been similarly maintained on Samsung's latest foldable devices, with the Z Fold 3 priced at 41 million VND at launch and the Z Flip 3 at a softer price of nearly 25 million VND.

Apple fans all hope that the price of the new foldable flagship will not be much different from other smartphones like the iPhone 12 Pro Max. But if Apple wants to create a phone that can become a tablet when needed, then the price will certainly not be too 'soft'.

Will the foldable iPhone bring a new breeze to the tech world along with many differences?

We all know that Apple's foldable phone will have many strong competitors, such as Samsung's Fold and Flip, which are favored by many people as they become more affordable. So what will the iPhone Flip do to make a difference?

There is still much we don't know about Apple's foldable iPhone, but one thing is certain: whatever Apple's strategy is in developing a foldable phone, it may determine the trajectory of this industry, creating new trends for the future of foldable phones.

Apple has made significant changes in the mobile phone market with bold decisions such as removing the headphone jack, creating the notch display, ... all trends that have been initiated and made waves in the market.

Let's look forward to seeing what the next special phone from iPhone will bring and whether it will make a special mark in the history of the phone industry.

Conclusion

Here are the information I've gathered about the rumored Apple iPhone Flip. Which information impressed you and what are your expectations for the iPhone Flip? Leave your comments below!

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