In 2026, the first folding iPhone would not have Face ID but Touch ID

It was in September 2026 that Apple should unveil its very first folding iPhone model, confirms Mark Gurman again on Bloomberg: there would be no delay in development among Apple subcontractors-last month, Digitimes told us that the first prototyping phase would have been launched in June. Furthermore, In the code name V68. Similarly, this future model could only be declined in two colors, in any case if Apple is limited to the currently tested shades which would be very sober with white or black.

Mark Gurman confirms in passing a rumor launched by Ming-Chi Kuo last March: the folding iPhone would be too fine (less than 5 mm) to accommodate the ID front sensors. In addition, and he would therefore sign the great return of Touch ID. Meanwhile, The fingerprint sensor would be housed on the side button on the iPhone, said 2026, first folding iphone would Ming-Chi Kuo. Moreover, This technical compromise would affect the Dynamic Island. which would thus be reduced to a simple circle for the webcam: there would be one on the external screen, and one on the internal screen. Outside. there would be two cameras and not three as on pro models: the folding iPhone could do without telephoto lens.

Concept par Apple Insider

Unsurprisingly, the first folding iPhone would inaugurate the future C2 Apple Modem which would provide cellular performance comparable to the latest Qualcomm modems, including the management of 5G MMWAVE, but with lower electricity consumption. Like the iPhone 17 Air this year. this future folding model would not have a drawer for the physical sim card: ESIM would be compulsory. The folding iPhone should also embark the first flea in the Wi-Fi and the Bluetooth developed internally by Apple.

Mark Gurman finally talks about the 2026, first folding iphone would screen. announcing that Apple recently changed the technology used to mitigate the visibility of the fold and improve tactile precision: “Initially, the idea was to rely on on-cell touch sensors, an approach different from that of current iPhones. However, these sensors can create spaces between the screen and its shell, thus accentuating the fold of the unfolded screen. I was told that Apple is now turning to an in-cell touch screen. closer to the one already present on the iPhone. »» According to the rumors available, the internal screen would have a diagonal of approximately 7.8 inches with a 4/3 ratio. The external screen would be around 5.5 inches, barely larger than the old iPhone Mini (which pointed to 5.4 inch). The hinge would be particularly advanced, certain rumors having mentioned the use of liquidmetal.