Hands-On With a Rough iPhone Fold Mockup

The iPhone Fold mockup reveals a compact closed design and 7.6-inch display—here’s what Apple’s 2026 foldable could really feel like.
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Hands-On With a Rough iPhone Fold Mockup
iPhone Fold Mockup Surfaces—And It’s Smaller Than You Think Is Apple really making a foldable iPhone? When will it launch? And how will it compare to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series? A newly printed 3D mockup based on credible leaks offers the most tangible preview yet of what could be Apple’s biggest hardware shift since 2007. Ahead of a rumored September 2026 debut, the prototype suggests a surprisingly compact folded profile—roughly the size of the discontinued iPhone 13 mini—while unfolding into a generous 7.6-inch screen. For Apple fans and foldable skeptics alike, this hands-on glimpse answers long-standing questions about portability, proportions, and Apple’s unique take on the foldable form. Credit: Google A Pocket-Friendly Fold Unlike Any Before One of the mockup’s biggest revelations? The iPhone Fold is expected to be smaller than any current iPhone when closed. At roughly 5.4 inches tall, it’s noticeably more pocketable than even the iPhone 15, let alone today’s plus-sized flags…