In the world of smartphones, Apple now stands almost alone as the only major player yet to launch a foldable device. That long-standing gap, however, might finally be closing. A detailed new leak are painting a clearer picture of what a foldable iPhone could look like and it might not be too far off.
According to YouTuber Jon Prosser, this rumoured foldable iPhone is pencilled in for a potential debut next September/October, alongside the expected iPhone 18 Pro models.
The claimed specs suggest a fairly compact 5.5-inch cover screen with a hole-punch camera for your everyday tasks.
Flip it open, and you’d find a 7.8-inch main display, also sporting a hole-punch camera tucked in the top left corner.
Prosser’s renders show a familiar design touch, too: a dual-camera system perched on a distinct oblong camera plateau, similar to the iPhone Air.
Perhaps the most striking detail is the proposed thickness. Prosser suggests the device would be around 9mm when folded shut, implying each half could be a mere 4.5mm thick. For perspective, that would make each side significantly slimmer than the famously slender iPhone Air, which itself is only just thicker than a USB-C port.
Judging by the 3D renders, the design follows a common foldable formula: the phone appears wider than it is tall, both when closed and when open, giving it a landscape-oriented aspect ratio much like several of its Android rivals. It seems Apple’s take, if it materialises, will be playing in the same form factor playground.
While Prosser’s latest details are certainly intriguing, it’s worth remembering his track record comes with a significant caveat. Just this past July, Apple took legal action against him, alleging he stole and leaked trade secrets related to the iOS 26 update.
Given that history, one has to wonder if sharing these foldable iPhone renders might land him in hot water with Apple’s lawyers once more.