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Tom’s Guide reports that Apple’s long‑rumored iPhone Fold (or iPhone Ultra) is expected later this year and aims to be crease‑free thanks to three display innovations: a titanium/liquid metal hinge, a multi‑layer glass stack, and a new adhesive glue, with Samsung Display providing the panel to minimize tension and wrinkles.
An opinion piece argues Apple’s rumored side camera control button on the iPhone Fold (aka iPhone Ultra) is unnecessary for a foldable, since buyers care more about the big display, multitasking, and durability than camera hardware. The article stresses that foldables need a reliable hinge, solid battery life, and a minimal crease, plus iOS optimization for a folding layout. It notes competition like Oppo’s Find N6 showing creases can exist and urges Apple to prioritize foldability over camera features.
Apple’s iPhone Ultra is reportedly delivering a noticeably flatter foldable display, with a crease depth said to surpass most current foldables like Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Pixel 10 Pro Fold, though it may not beat every model. Competitors such as Oppo Find N6 are pushing very shallow creases, and future Galaxy models could narrow the gap further, while Apple’s display supply is reportedly Samsung-based.
Apple has reportedly ordered production lines for a foldable iPhone, indicating a launch this year. Leaks from a Chinese Weibo source claim a 7.8-inch inner display with a crease depth under 0.15 mm and a crease angle under 2.5 degrees, using a Samsung-developed panel described as virtually crease-free. The device is expected to pair a 7.8" main display with a 5.5" cover display in a book-style design, and could debut alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models in September. Claims come from an unverified leaker and have not been independently confirmed.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 4 has made some improvements, but there are still ways to upgrade its large-format foldable phone. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 needs more software features that take advantage of its foldable shape, a larger cover screen, an embedded S Pen, a less noticeable crease, a thinner design, and a lower price. Samsung is facing new competition from the upcoming Google Pixel Fold, and it needs to provide a more convincing argument if it truly wants foldables to be appealing to more than just early adopters.