JPMorgan sees foldable iPhone quickly taking control of the sector

JPMorgan tells clients to expect the foldable iPhone to be unveiled in September 2026

JPMorgan sees Apple releasing a $1,999 foldable iPhone in 2026. | Image credit-Unknown

Apple’s entry into the foldable market will give that niche segment of the smartphone industry a shot in the arm, as many expected. This year, 19.8 million foldables are expected to be sold globally. The introduction of the foldable iPhone will not only take foldable devices into the mainstream, but having a foldable iPhone in the marketplace will result in a huge jump in foldable units sold, and the amount of revenue generated by the sector should soar.

Apple reportedly will ship a foldable with a crease-free display, or at the least, a crease that will not be so easily noticeable. The inner screen is expected to weigh in at 7.8 inches and will feature a sturdy, long-lasting hinge using “Liquid Metal.” The external display is expected to weigh in at 5.5 inches. The iPhone Fold will sport a thin chassis and a titanium frame. Touch ID is expected to make its long-awaited return, replacing Face ID on the foldable iPhone.

Apple learned about foldables by reverse engineering competitors’ models

Obviously, Apple is well past this point. It reverse-engineered competitors’ models and figured out how to make a better mousetrap. It’s the Apple way. And if JPMorgan is correct, sooner than you’d expect, Apple will be the leader in foldables worldwide, which JPMorgan calls a $65 billion opportunity for the company.