Apple’s long-rumored foldable iPhone is shaping up to be unlike anything in the smartphone world, with fresh leaks revealing a design that screams throwback to the chunky BlackBerry Passport. German site iPhone-ticker.de scored exclusive CAD drawings meant for case makers, and the renders confirm whispers of a super-wide unfolded screen that could mimic an iPad mini.
When folded shut, the iPhone Fold measures roughly 120.6 x 83.8 x 9.6 mm – squat and square-ish, echoing the iconic BlackBerry Passport’s bold, productivity-focused form from a decade ago. It’s a far cry from the tall, skinny profiles of today’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 or Pixel 10 Pro Fold, which look like regular slabs when closed.
Key Specs from the Leaks
- Outer screen: 5.49 inches, 1422×2080 resolution (odd 9:13 aspect ratio for that wider feel).
- Inner screen: 7.76 inches, 2713×1920 resolution (closer to iPad Pro proportions).
- Unfolded vibe: Expect tablet-like usability for multitasking, not the near-square displays dominating foldables now.
This design bucks the 20:9 trend of non-foldables and even most competitors like the Oppo Find N2 or original Pixel Fold. Apple seems dead-set on prioritizing a expansive inner display for iPad-style workflows, perfect for creators splitting screens or jotting notes.
Take it with salt, though – these are pre-production CAD files, and Apple loves tweaking final specs to match its ecosystem (think familiar aspect ratios from existing iPhones or iPads). Still, if real, the iPhone Fold could drop in 2026 as the most intriguing phone launch yet, shaking up a market where Samsung and Google play it safe.
Expect pricing north of $1,500, with under-display cameras and titanium builds per prior rumors. Stay tuned – more leaks will spill before Apple’s big reveal.