- Apple’s foldable iPhone is rumored to feature a nearly crease-free display, with leaks suggesting a crease depth of under 0.15 mm.
- The device may use Ultra-Thin Glass and protective layering to improve durability and reduce wear from repeated folding.
- Mass production is reportedly targeted for July 2026, with a possible debut alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup.
If you follow tech news, you’d know how the upcoming Apple iPhone Fold promises a crease-free display. As the phone is expected to enter mass production in July this year, we have started to receive reports on that initial promise we mentioned earlier.
iPhone Fold will bring virtually crease-less display
A recent leak from Weibo tipster Fixed-focus Digital claims Apple’s foldable iPhone could reduce the display crease to less than 0.15 mm, with a folding angle below 2.5 degrees. To put that into perspective, a typical sheet of paper measures around 0.1 mm thick—meaning the crease could be so subtle that users might barely notice it when running their fingers across the screen.
It has been reportedly discovered that Apple is developing technologies that help curb the indent of the creases when the display is closed and opened. Of course, a 0.15mm thick crease on a foldable panel seems like a bold claim given the fact that other foldable phone makers are struggling with it.
Initially, we heard a lot about the display tech, such as using Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG) in many iterations. A UTG on top of the flexible (and delicate) foldable display would increase its durability, as Apple will be applying a polyimide film on top of it; this can be an approach the tech juggernaut might follow.
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The phone is expected to arrive with four cameras, i.e., two at the back—both 48MP shooters—a front camera on the primary display, and another front shooter on the secondary panel. It is likely to arrive with the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max this September. For the unversed, Apple is going for a dual launch strategy, meaning the iPhone 18 and 18e are tied for launch in spring 2027 at the earliest.
