The foldable iPhone could have a surprisingly small cover screen, but Im not convinced

Date:
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 11:24:26 +0000

Description:
Leaked specs suggest the foldable iPhone could have a tiny cover screen
paired with a big foldable screen.

FULL STORY ======================================================================The latest foldable iPhone leak lines up with previous ones in saying it could have a 7.6-7.9-inch foldable screen More surprisingly it also states that the cover screen will be small at 5.3-5.5 inches This leak also states that the foldable iPhone will probably land in 2026

While the first foldable iPhone is almost certainly in the works, details of its specs are still largely unclear, but we do now have a slightly better
idea of its possible screen sizes.

According to Meritz Securities (via Jukanlosreve ), the first foldable iPhone will have a main display that measures between 7.6 and 7.9 inches, and a
cover screen thats between 5.3 and 5.5 inches.

Now, the figures for the foldable screen sound believable theyre in line
with the likes of the 7.6-inch Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 , and they're also in line with previous leaks, which have included claims of everything from 7.3
to 7.9 inches. Apple Foldable Tracker #4Apples foldable device is expected to feature an in-folding design with a wider aspect ratio compared to Samsungs Z Fold. It is anticipated to include a 7.67.9-inch foldable display and a 5.35.5-inch cover display, incorporating LTPO, CoE, and UTG January 6, 2025 A questionable claim

However, Im a lot less convinced by this claim that the cover screen will be at most 5.5 inches. While we havent heard much about the cover display yet
(so this leak doesnt conflict with previous ones) that sounds oddly small.

For comparison, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 has a 6.3-inch cover screen, so
if the foldable iPhone has a main display thats as big as or bigger than the
Z Fold 6s it would seem strange for its cover screen to be so much smaller. After all, there should be plenty of space for a larger size screen.

If the cover display really is this small, then that could suggest its surrounded by large bezels, but that doesnt sound like a design Apple would use for a premium product.

In any case, there are a few other details in this leak, including a claim that the foldable display will have a wider aspect ratio than the Galaxy Z Fold 6, and that at least one of the screens will use LTPO (low-temperature polycrystalline oxide), which in turn will probably mean it has a variable refresh rate that can reach up to 120Hz.

However, Id suggest taking all of this with a pinch of salt and not just because of the questionable cover screen claims. Were likely still a long way off from the foldable iPhones launch (with Jukanlosreve additionally claiming that theres an 80% chance it will land in 2026), so Apple may not even have finalized the design and specs yet. You might also like iPhone 17 Pro :
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