A leak regarding the iPhone Fold suggests a foldable device that may exceed thinness expectations.

      Apple's rumored iPhone Fold may redefine standards with its exceptionally thin foldable design.

      Recent information has provided more clarity on Apple's much-anticipated foldable iPhone, particularly focusing on its thickness. Renders shared by South Korean leaker yeux1122 on Naver, which are reportedly based on designs from an Apple case supplier, indicate that the device has a folded thickness of around 9.23mm. This is slimmer than the approximately 9.6mm dimension mentioned in previous speculations.

      The renders also suggest a maximum thickness of about 13mm when factoring in the camera area, making the camera module a prominent aspect of the phone's design, even as the folded body remains impressively slender for a book-style foldable. This leak reiterates earlier reports that suggest Apple will offer two color options: silver and black.

      How thin are we really talking?

      For context, Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 measures 8.9mm when folded and 4.2mm when unfolded. This means Samsung's current model remains slightly thinner in its folded state, but the leaked measurement places the iPhone Fold closely in line with an established device.

      Honor's Magic V6 and Oppo Find N6 also have similar thicknesses to their Samsung counterpart, and soon, potentially Apple as well. Additionally, Samsung's rumored Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is said to be 9.8mm while folded and 4.3mm when unfolded, which would make Apple's first foldable iPhone thinner, at least before considering the camera bump.

      What's on the horizon?

      Reports regarding Apple's foldable indicate it will have a book-style design featuring a 5.5-inch outer display and a 7.8-inch inner screen, allowing for a tablet-like experience when opened. A recent claim from Weibo leaker Instant Digital also suggested that Apple might incorporate a Camera Control button despite the slim design.

      In terms of software, it is expected to adopt some multitasking features from iPadOS, although we shouldn't anticipate any significant innovations like Stage Manager being included in the foldable. The pricing remains unverified, but current reports suggest it will start above $2,000. Apple is reportedly aiming for a September 2026 launch for the iPhone Fold, with initial availability possibly limited, and it may be released after the iPhone 18 Pro models.

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