A foldable iPhone could appear in 2023 |
While the rumors about a foldable iPhone are not new, a trusted analyst (Ming-Chi Kuo) has added some new information.
The analyst said Apple is set to release a foldable iPhone in 2023, and the phone's screen size could range anywhere from 7.5 to 8 inches.
Previous rumors indicate that the screen will be smaller and closer to the iPhone 12 Pro Max screen.
There have been many reports that Apple is developing a prototype of a foldable iPhone, but the analyst said the product has not yet been officially launched, so it appears that it is still in the research stage.
At the same time, competitors such as Samsung, Motorola, and Huawei have released a variety of foldable phones, although they are generally very pricey and are clearly the first to use the technology.
According to Kuo, the screen size after unlocking is the same as the iPad Mini's screen. So it looks like Apple is heading to the Galaxy Fold method, which uses a full-size phone the size of an iPad. Small foldable disc. Instead of the Galaxy Z Flip, have a foldable phone.
It is not yet clear which company is offering these foldable screens as there are rumors that Apple is partnering with LG and Samsung.
Although rumors about prototypes indicate that Apple is currently developing a foldable iPhone, there is no need to wait now.
Kuo's release date is 2023 based on Apple's ability to spot key technologies and mass production issues, and it's hard to get a foldable phone.
If Apple can do this, it will benefit from the mistakes of other companies adopting new technologies and introducing competitive products to the market.