14 DAY TRIAL // We’re known for a while that Apple was working on a foldable iPhone, and this obviously makes perfect sense given this is a trend that the entire mobile industry has embraced anyway.
Rivals like Samsung are already investing big in foldable devices, and now everybody believes a foldable iPhone is just a matter of time.
On the other hand, it’s pretty clear Apple isn’t necessarily in a rush to make it happen, and while some people expected the device to go live in 2022, it looks more and more unlikely to see such a highly anticipated model finally hitting the shelves.
Display analyst Ross Young also believes the foldable iPhone wouldn’t go live this year, and in a recent post, he explains there’s a bigger chance for the whole thing to take place in 2023 at the earliest. 2024, on the other hand, seems more likely to witness the debut of this iPhone model, he says.
The 2022 iPhone lineup
Apple’s 2022 iPhone family will include four different models, though this time, the company is making some pretty big changes.
The iPhone mini form factor is going away, with Apple to introduce a new 6.7-inch model that will also carry the Max moniker.
In other words, the iPhone 14 lineup will include the 6.1-inch iPhone 14, the 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Max, the 6.1-inch iPhone 14 Pro, and the 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Pro Max. All models will come with Face ID, though there are rumors that Apple could also introduce Touch ID on some specific models this year.
The Pro models may also drop the notch for a punch-hole approach similar to the one already available on the high-end Samsung devices, with Face ID components to therefore be embedded right into the glass. The standard iPhones will still boast a notch.