The iPhone Fold is shaping up to make a splash, with leaks pointing to two standout advantages over Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7: a crease-free display and a hinge built with durability in mind. Apple’s first foldable might just pull off the polish the category’s been missing.
iPhone Fold keeps the crease in check
Foldable phones have long struggled with one visual eyesore: the screen crease. But Apple might be the first to leave it behind. According to the latest leaks, the iPhone Fold will sport a 7.8-inch main screen and a 5.5-inch external display, with a body just 4.5mm thick when opened—less than many tablets.
The real eye-catcher is how Apple reportedly plans to reduce, or nearly erase, the display crease altogether. If that pans out, it could finally put an end to the screen wrinkle that’s plagued every foldable so far.
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iPhone Fold may flex a better hinge
Apple’s rumored use of a liquid metal hinge—crafted from amorphous alloy—could be its quiet killer feature. This advanced hinge design is expected to be sturdier and more compact, allowing for a tighter, flatter fold.
That’s not just a design flourish. It could mean less wear over time, fewer moving parts to fail, and a smoother user experience. Compared to current foldables that still feel a bit prototype-ish, this would be a leap.
Galaxy Z Fold 7 still brings heat
Samsung isn’t sitting still. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is expected to push specs even further, with an 8-inch internal display, a 6.5-inch cover screen, and maybe even a 200MP camera onboard. Its design is also tipped to hit the 4.5mm mark when open, bringing it toe-to-toe with Apple’s thickness claims.
Crease reduction is also in the cards, but there’s no clear word on whether Samsung will fully fix that long-standing flaw. For now, Apple seems to have the upper hand—at least on paper.
iPhone Fold could change the foldable game
Apple’s first foldable won’t come cheap. With early pricing rumors landing between $2,000 and $2,500, the iPhone Fold is clearly aimed at the high-end crowd. But with its streamlined build and tougher hinge, it might finally give the foldable phone category the polish it’s been lacking.
The competition’s heating up. But if Apple delivers on both style and structure, it won’t just be another foldable—it’ll be the one to beat.
