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New leak suggests Apple's first foldable iPhone won't be a giant

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By Tsveta Ermenkova

Published: Feb 14, 2025, 7:20 AM

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iPhone 15 Pro Max next to Galaxy Z Fold 5 placed side-by-side on a wooden surface.

iPhone 15 Pro Max and Galaxy Z Fold 5. | Image credit – PhoneArena

Talk of Apple developing a foldable iPhone has been floating around for a while. In fact, a recent leak even revealed some alleged core specs for the device. Now, another leak is shedding light on some display details.

According to the latest leak, the foldable iPhone could feature a roughly 5.49-inch cover screen and a 7.74-inch inner display. That firmly places it in the book-style foldable category. We've heard similar size estimates before, and if Apple sticks to these dimensions, it might end up being more compact than most foldables on the market.

A screenshot of a social media post from &quot;Digital Chat Station&quot; stating that Apple&#039;s first foldable phone will have a 5.49-inch outer screen and a 7.74-inch inner screen.

Allegedly, this could be the screen sizes of the foldable iPhone. | Screenshot by PhoneArena

Right now, there aren't many book-style foldables with such a small cover screen. Even Google's Pixel Fold, launched in 2023, has a 5.8-inch outer display paired with a 7.6-inch main screen. Meanwhile, Samsung's latest Galaxy Z Fold 6 sports a 6.3-inch cover screen and a 7.6-inch inner display.

But hey, the first-gen iPhone Fold (though the name's still up in the air) is rumored to have a wider aspect ratio than Samsung's Z Fold series. And with advanced display technologies like LTPO for power efficiency, CoE for better color accuracy, and UTG for improved durability, Apple could overcome screen size trade-offs and still deliver a unique user experience.

Plus, the smaller size could be a win for anyone looking for a book-style foldable that isn't too bulky when closed. Speaking of which, the phone is expected to measure 9.2 mm thick when folded and around 4.6 mm thick when opened up.

When compared to Oppo's upcoming ultra-thin Find N5, which is 8.93 mm when folded, it's still slightly bulkier. But, placed next to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6 – 5.6 mm unfolded and 12.1 mm folded – it starts to look pretty slim.

That said, keep in mind this is all early speculation, so take these leaks with a grain of salt. Apple's first foldable isn't expected until next year at the earliest, and plenty could change before then.

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Tsveta, a passionate technology enthusiast and accomplished playwright, combines her love for mobile technologies and writing to explore and reveal the transformative power of tech. From being an early follower of PhoneArena to relying exclusively on her smartphone for photography, she embraces the immense capabilities of compact devices in our daily lives. With a Journalism degree and an explorative spirit, Tsveta not only provides expert insights into the world of gadgets and smartphones but also shares a unique perspective shaped by her diverse interests in travel, culture, and visual storytelling.

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