The upcoming iPhone Fold is expected to arrive in late 2026, and recent CAD drawings have been leaked online, showcasing its design. The render reveals that the device may look a bit odd due to its dimensions, with each half measuring 83.8mm wide and 120.6mm tall. When opened up, it’s more like an iPad mini in size, but not quite.
The external display is depicted as 5.49 inches diagonally, which aligns with rumors of a 5.5-inch version being used. The screen resolution would be higher than the current iPad mini’s if this design is accurate. It seems that Apple focused on making the opened-up internal display reasonably close to an iPad in terms of aspect ratio.
The thickness when folded varies between 9.6mm and 4.8mm, depending on whether it’s laid flat or folded up. This design choice might help avoid a crease developing in the middle of the display panel. The CAD drawing also shows the camera plateau design used in the iPhone Air, but with two cameras instead of one.
Other notable features include speaker holes and USB-C ports on one half of the device, which may not be typical for a premium iPad-like product. It’s essential to note that this render might have been created by an accessory producer rather than Apple itself, so its accuracy is uncertain.
Source: https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/12/17/when-open-iphone-fold-may-be-close-to-the-size-of-an-ipad-mini