Foldable iPhone Reportedly Set to Debut in September, Smart Money Predicts Launch This Year

According to PolyBeats monitoring, in the prediction market Polymarket, a Smart Money has placed a $3,300 bet on "Will Apple release a foldable iPhone by 2027?" with an average buy-in probability of 76.8%. The current probability of "Yes" stands at 86.0%.

Brother357 has also bet $3,300, with Apple being the top-performing market segment, yielding a net profit of $1,700. Out of 38 settled trades in this segment, Brother357 has a win rate of 29/38 (76%), including 3 trades with a buy-in price below $0.8 and a sell-out price above $0.95. Within a similar cost range ($0.801-0.85), the median historical investment amount is $2,200.

Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman reported on the 23rd that Apple plans to showcase its first foldable iPhone at an event around September 9. The product may debut alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series. Some early testers have praised the device's portability, hinge feel, and app layout when unfolded. Leaks suggest a book-style design with an outer screen of around 5.5 inches, an inner screen of about 7.8 inches, and a unfolded thickness of roughly 4.5mm. The device may feature side Touch ID, a main camera, and an ultra-wide camera.

Supply chain rumors compiled by MacRumors on the 21st indicate that Apple might utilize ultra-thin glass, a custom Samsung foldable panel, and liquid metal hinge to manage body thickness and screen creasing. The device is expected to feature an A20 chip, 12GB of RAM, and a C2 modem, with a battery capacity of 5,400–5,800mAh.

Tom's Guide reported on the 21st that the expected price of the foldable iPhone is $2,000–$2,500, and initial supplies may be very limited. The official release date of the product has not been confirmed by Apple yet; its availability in the consumer market before the end of 2026 will depend on the September launch event and subsequent pre-order arrangements.
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