Is this a foldable iPhone?

The latest rumors suggest that the foldable iPhone will have an unusual design, with a different screen aspect ratio compared to most foldable smartphones currently available.

On the MakerWorld hosting platform, user Subsy shared a 3D printing file for Apple's first foldable smartphone, tentatively called the iPhone Fold. If you own a 3D printer, you can print and hold a prototype of the device in your hands, with dimensions 1:1 compared to the rumored specifications. Photo: MakerWorld .

Based on the latest rumors from The Information , the iPhone Fold boasts a different design compared to most foldable smartphones currently available. Instead of having an elongated screen aspect ratio when folded, the iPhone Fold is said to have a more squared-off shape. Image: MakerWorld .

When unfolded, the iPhone Fold has a screen aspect ratio similar to the iPad, measuring 7.7 inches, while the outer screen measures 5.3 inches. According to the description, the product will be "wider than it is tall" when unfolded. Sources indicate that these specifications are still subject to change. Image: MakerWorld .

During the development and trial production of the iPhone Fold, The Information reported a "high" rate of screen defects, but it was still within expectations. The selfie camera will be located in the upper left corner of the screen along with the light sensor, proximity sensor, etc. Image: MakerWorld .

Of course, it's too early to confirm the accuracy of the rumor. While The Information is much more reliable than many other sources, it's still too early to confirm the screen aspect ratio of the iPhone Fold. With 3D printing, the iPhone Fold prototype can still fold and unfold normally, although it doesn't exactly mimic the folding mechanism Apple uses. Image: MakerWorld .

According to Subsy, the iPhone Fold model is based on leaked graphic renders (CAD), although the source cannot be confirmed. The author states that the model helps users compare the design of the iPhone Fold with current foldable smartphones, and also allows them to hold and feel the device, thus deciding whether it's worth waiting for its release. Image: MakerWorld .

On December 24th, leaker Ice Universe 's account, X, also shared a rendered image of the iPhone Fold with a similar design, which looks quite similar to a passport when held in the hand. Image: @UniverseIce/X .

According to Ice Universe , Samsung is also developing a foldable smartphone with similar dimensions, and the inner screen is expected to have a 4:3 aspect ratio. However, unlike Subsy's 3D print, this leaker claims the iPhone Fold will have a 5.35-inch outer screen and a 7.58-inch inner screen. Image: @UniverseIce/X .

Despite both having a 4:3 aspect ratio, Samsung's smartphone design is considered more square and angular, while the iPhone Fold has a rounded design similar to the first-generation Google Pixel Fold. In fact, some Oppo Find N models also have a similar appearance, creating a compact feel when folded. Photo: @BenGeskin/X .

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