A leak regarding the iPhone Fold suggests that the foldable phone may exceed expectations for thinness.

      Apple's rumored iPhone Fold could redefine the foldable market with an exceptionally thin design.

      Recent leaks have provided new insights into Apple's highly anticipated foldable iPhone, highlighting its thickness this time. Renders shared by South Korean leaker yeux1122 on Naver, allegedly sourced from an Apple casing supplier, reveal a folded body thickness of approximately 9.23mm. This is thinner than the previously mentioned 9.6mm in earlier rumors.

      The images also indicate a maximum thickness of around 13mm when accounting for the camera area. This means the camera module will significantly impact the phone's profile, even as the folded body remains relatively thin for a book-style foldable. The leak reiterates earlier reports that Apple plans to offer two color options: silver and black.

      How does this thickness compare?

      For context, Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is 8.9mm thick when folded and 4.2mm when unfolded. Thus, Samsung’s current model is marginally thinner in its folded state, but the leaked measurements suggest the iPhone Fold is surprisingly close to a well-established competitor.

      Honor's Magic V6 and the Oppo Find N6 also have similar thinness to Samsung's lineup, and soon, Apple may enter the fray. Samsung's anticipated Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is rumored to measure 9.8mm when folded and 4.3mm when unfolded, indicating that Apple's first foldable iPhone could be thinner—at least before considering the camera bump.

      What else do we know?

      Reports about Apple's foldable suggest a book-style design featuring a 5.5-inch outer display and a 7.8-inch inner screen, which would provide a tablet-like experience when opened. Additionally, a recent claim from Weibo leaker Instant Digital hinted that Apple might include a Camera Control button despite the device's slim profile.

      On the software side, the iPhone Fold could adopt some multitasking features from iPadOS, though significant functional additions like Stage Manager are not anticipated for this foldable. The pricing remains unconfirmed, but current speculation suggests it will start at over $2,000. Apple is reportedly aiming for a September 2026 launch for the iPhone Fold, with limited initial availability, possibly releasing after the iPhone 18 Pro models.

      Samsung's upcoming wider Galaxy Fold has also been a topic of discussion, with leaked dummy models revealing exciting design details that contribute to the anticipation surrounding its release.

      In the realm of smartphones, the iPhone 16 remains a strong recommendation due to its design similarities, software, AI features, and primary camera that align closely with the iPhone 17, all at a reduced price point.

      Similarly, after spending considerable time with Google's Pixel 10a, it became clear that raw specifications might not always dictate a phone's usability, highlighting the importance of a device that functions reliably every time over merely having impressive specs on paper.