Hello friends, Today we are talking about the idea of a foldable iPhone that has been floating around the tech world for years. Every time Samsung launches a new Galaxy Z Fold or Z Flip, the same question comes back again:
“If Samsung can do it, why hasn’t Apple launched a foldable iPhone yet?”
Some people believe Apple is silently working on it. Others say Apple simply can’t do it yet—mainly because Apple depends on Samsung for display technology. So does that mean iPhone will never beat Samsung in foldable phones? Or is Apple just waiting for the right moment?
Let’s break this down honestly, practically, and without hype.
Apple vs Samsung: Two Very Different Philosophies
Before we talk about foldable iPhones, we must understand one important thing:
👉 Apple and Samsung don’t work the same way.
Samsung loves to:
- Launch new hardware early
- Experiment in public
- Improve over generations
Apple prefers to:
- Wait until technology feels “perfect”
- Avoid first-generation risks
- Launch only when user experience meets its standards
This difference alone explains why Samsung already has multiple foldable phones, while Apple is still silent.
Samsung’s Massive Advantage in Foldable Displays
Let’s be very clear here:
Samsung is the undisputed king of foldable displays right now.
Why Samsung Is Ahead
- Samsung Display manufactures OLED and foldable panels
- It supplies screens not just to Samsung phones, but also to:
- Apple
- Xiaomi
- Oppo
- Samsung has years of real-world foldable experience
- They have solved (to a large extent):
- Screen durability
- Hinge technology
- Crease visibility
Even Apple’s current iPhone displays are made by Samsung Display.
So yes, the rumor is true:
👉 If Apple launches a foldable iPhone today, the screen will most likely come from Samsung.
The Biggest Problem: The Foldable Screen Crease
Apple hates compromises.
And right now, foldable displays still have one visible compromise:
👉 The crease.
Even though Samsung has improved it a lot, the crease is still:
- Visible at certain angles
- Felt while scrolling
- Considered “imperfect” by Apple standards
Apple is known for polishing even the smallest details. If the crease is still noticeable, Apple would rather delay the product than release something half-baked.
This is one of the biggest reasons Apple hasn’t launched a foldable iPhone yet.
Is Apple Technically Capable of Making a Foldable iPhone?
Short answer: Yes. Absolutely.
Long answer:
Apple has:
- Massive R&D budget
- Thousands of display patents
- Advanced material research
- Custom chip advantage (A-series & M-series)
Apple has already filed multiple patents related to:
- Foldable displays
- Self-healing screens
- Advanced hinge mechanisms
- Dual-screen iPhones
So capability is NOT the issue.
The real issue is Apple’s standards.
Why Apple Still Needs Samsung (At Least for Now)
Even if Apple designs everything in-house, display manufacturing is a different beast.
Reasons Apple still depends on Samsung:
- Samsung owns large-scale foldable OLED manufacturing
- Yield rates (defect-free panels) are highest at Samsung
- Apple does not want supply shortages
- LG is improving but still behind Samsung in foldable tech
Apple could diversify suppliers later, but for the first foldable iPhone, Samsung is the safest bet.
So yes—
👉 Even Apple will rely on Samsung’s screen technology initially.
Apple’s Secret Strategy: Wait, Watch, Then Dominate
Apple has done this before.
Examples:
- Apple wasn’t first in smartphones
- Apple wasn’t first in tablets
- Apple wasn’t first in smartwatches
- Apple wasn’t first in TWS earbuds
But when Apple entered, it redefined the category.
Apple is currently:
- Watching Samsung’s mistakes
- Learning from durability issues
- Studying customer complaints
- Improving software readiness
Foldable phones need:
- App optimization
- UI redesign
- Multitasking improvements
- Battery efficiency solutions
Apple won’t launch a foldable iPhone until iOS is fully optimized for it.
Software: Apple’s Biggest Strength in Foldables
Samsung leads in hardware.
Apple leads in software experience.
If Apple launches a foldable iPhone, expect:
- Perfect app scaling
- Seamless multitasking
- Zero app crashes
- Better long-term updates
This is where Apple could outclass Samsung, even if the display comes from Samsung itself.
When Could Apple Launch a Foldable iPhone?
Based on industry leaks and analyst reports:
- 2026–2027 seems most realistic
- Apple may first launch:
- A foldable iPad
- Or a MacBook with foldable display
Apple often tests new display tech in iPad or Mac before bringing it to iPhone.
So a foldable iPhone is coming—but not before Apple feels confident.
Will Apple Ever Beat Samsung in Foldables?
Let’s be honest.
Samsung will always have:
- First-mover advantage
- Display manufacturing leadership
But Apple could win in:
- User experience
- Software optimization
- Long-term reliability
- Ecosystem integration
So the real answer is:
👉 Apple doesn’t need to beat Samsung in hardware.
👉 Apple just needs to deliver a better overall experience.
Can iPhone Really Become Foldable Like Samsung?
Yes, Apple can make a foldable iPhone.
No, it’s not impossible.
And yes, Apple will still use Samsung’s display—at least initially.
But Apple won’t launch it until:
- The crease is nearly invisible
- Durability matches iPhone standards
- iOS is fully foldable-ready
Until then, Samsung will continue to rule the foldable phone market.
And when Apple finally enters?
The entire industry will change—again.
