- 0-20%: Unlikely – Lacks credible sources
- 21-40%: Questionable – Some concerns remain
- 41-60%: Plausible – Reasonable evidence
- 61-80%: Probable – Strong evidence
- 81-100%: Highly Likely – Multiple reliable sources
The foldable smartphone form factor was assumed by many to be the catalyst that succeeds the ‘candy bar’ shape that we’ve grown to own and love. Unfortunately, years have passed since Samsung introduced the Galaxy Fold, and this particular category still hasn’t been able to accumulate the required attention from the mass market.
In short, customers aren’t too thrilled about spending thousands on a device that offers the same internal specifications but also has a smaller shelf life due to all the moving parts. Then again, they don’t carry the same iPhone Fold magic, which is why a rumor claims that Apple’s future release will initiate a sales surge as the company is said to have increased display inventory by 20 percent.
iPhone Fold’s initial stock is estimated to be 11 million, which is more than half of all foldable smartphone shipments recorded in 2025
While there are no concrete reports on whether the iPhone Fold has entered trial production or not, it’s not surprising that Apple is preparing for the device’s impending launch by stockpiling all of its necessary parts, including the inner and cover display. Weibo tipster Fixed-focus digital cameras has said that the majority of the parts have been finalized, with the only obstacles being certain key materials and the price at which Apple’s suppliers will begin the assembly.
In his latest post, Fixed-focus digital cameras says Apple has increased its foldable display inventory by 20 percent, with the initial stock coming at 11 million units. According to IDC, the worldwide foldable market is estimated to grow 10 percent in 2025 to 20.6 million units, with the iPhone Fold making up more than half of this annual figure.
Sure, 11 million is a drop in the bucket compared to the truckload of regular-shaped iPhones that ship yearly, but looking at just this category, Apple is expected to bring some insane momentum to the foldable smartphone. That 11 million figure would likely have been higher if the iPhone Fold’s base price of $2,000 would have been slightly controlled, but we can’t always have what we want.
News Source: Fixed-focus digital cameras
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech’s mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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