Rumors about Apple’s foldable phone continue to build, even though the device is still not official. A steady flow of leaks suggests Apple is testing hardware that could bring a foldable iPhone to market.
The latest claim centers on Touch ID, a feature Apple has not used on an iPhone in years.
According to tipster Digital Chat Station (DCS), Apple’s wide foldable phone will skip 3D Face ID. Instead, it may use a side-mounted Touch ID fingerprint scanner.
The leak offers a simple reason for the change. The hardware required for 3D face scanning takes up space, and Apple is said to be trying to keep the foldable as thin as possible.
The same leak also claims Apple is avoiding 3D ultrasonic fingerprint technology for the same space-related reason.
The leak suggests Apple is focusing heavily on hardware design. DCS describes the hinge as “very strong,” a key area for foldable durability.
The current engineering prototype is said to include:
- A 7.58-inch foldable inner display with an under-display front camera
- A 5.25-inch outer screen with a punch-hole camera cutout
- A 48MP dual-camera setup on the back
The “wide” form factor is described as something closer to a small tablet when unfolded. The device is expected to arrive next year. The leak suggests it could inject fresh interest into a foldable market that some now view as repetitive.
The leak also says Samsung is evaluating a similar wide foldable design. However, DCS adds that the first large horizontal wide foldable phone may come from a Chinese brand, not Apple or Samsung.
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