Apple should launch six iPhones in 2026, including the first foldable device

In what could be a historical change in its product strategy, Apple would have planned to launch six iPhones in 2026, including its very first foldable iPhone and a new premium pro model, marking significant expansion beyond its usual range of September in September.

According to information, Apple can modify its traditional release calendar to adapt to these additions. While the standard iPhone 18 and a successor to the iPhone 16th could be launched in spring 2026, the iPhone 18 Pro models, a new iPhone 18 air and the long -awaited iPhone fold should make their debut later in the year.

A first foldable for Apple

The iPhone fold, which can be launched at the end of 2026, would have a foldable book style design with a 5.7 -inch outdoor screen and an interior screen of almost 7.8 inches when open. The device would be a direct competitor of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series, although Apple seems to aim for a higher design reference.

Apple would have chosen the Samsung display as an exclusive supplier of OLED panels for the foldable model. According to the initiates of the industry and 9TO5MAC, Samsung is the only manufacturer who currently meets strict standards for reducing Apple – a critical factor for foldable sustainability and user experience. Other potential suppliers, such as LG Display and Boe, would not have satisfied the technical requirements of Apple.

Premium pro model for the 20th anniversary

Also in development is a high -end iPhone Pro model that could be published in 2026 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the original iPhone. According to Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, this special edition should have premium glass materials, although other details were not yet emerging.

IPhone fold: key specifications and expected price

Display: 5.7 external inches, 7.8 inch internal

Thickness: estimated between 4.5 mm and 4.8 mm

Safety: likely to include the face id, the ID key jumping

Cameras: Punch front camera, double rear camera configuration

Price: should be around $ 2,000

The analyst of the renowned supply chain Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that the foldable iPhone can draw a toy iPhone 17 air design indices and could incorporate a single hinging mechanism to remove visible screen folds, a first industry in case of success.

With this strategic expansion, Apple is not only expanding its range of products, but also aimed to redefine foldable smartphone standards. If the reports are real, 2026 could be the most ambitious of the launch year of the Apple iPhone.