Apple’s first foldable iPhone might set a new standard for display creases

Source: Android Authority

TL;DR

• Apple’s first folding phone may come with an impressively shallow display crease.
• The device is expected to use a panel made by Samsung.
• The so‑called iPhone Fold is slated to launch sometime this year.

Overview

Apple has been rumored to be developing a foldable iPhone for some time. The design is said to resemble the Galaxy Z Fold series: a relatively normal silhouette when closed that opens like a book to reveal a large internal screen. A new rumor suggests the upcoming foldable will feature a particularly discreet crease in its internal display.

Crease Details

Foldable screens traditionally have a visible crease where the display bends. Over successive generations, the crease has become less noticeable, with newer models feeling flatter when unfolded.

According to a post on Weibo by an account called Fixed Focus Digital, information from Apple’s supply chain indicates that the first foldable iPhone will have a crease only 0.15 mm deep when unfolded, with a crease angle of 2.5° (zero degrees would mean no crease at all).

These measurements are difficult to compare directly because competitors rarely publish crease depth or angle data. However, MacRumors reports that the device will debut a new Samsung‑built display panel described as “virtually crease‑free,” which supports the claim of an exceptionally shallow crease.

Display Panel

The foldable iPhone is expected to use a new type of display panel supplied by Samsung. Early reports describe the panel as offering a near‑seamless visual experience, potentially setting a new standard for foldable devices.

Release Timeline

The translated Weibo post indicates that the supply‑chain information confirming the crease specifications also suggests a release this year. While Apple has not yet made an official announcement, the consensus among analysts is that the phone will likely appear before the end of 2026.