Apple Foldable Phone: iPhone Mini Return?

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Key Takeaways: ‍Apple’s Foldable iPhone

* Form Factor: Apple is developing a foldable iPhone with a unique 4:3 aspect ratio, differentiating it from‍ existing “book-style” foldables. It’s described as being more ‍passport-sized.
* Screen Sizes:

⁢ * External (Cover) Screen: 5.3 inches – similar ⁢in⁢ size to the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 13 ⁢mini, but wider and lower.
⁤ * Internal (Folded)⁢ Screen: 7.7 inches.
* Design Inspiration: The design seems to be partially reviving the “mini” iPhone concept, which⁢ was popular ⁢for its pocketability. Apple discontinued⁣ the mini line due to poor sales, opting for a “Plus” and then “Air” ⁤model instead.
* Release Timeline: Expected release in September (likely alongside new iPhone models).
* Mockups: Visualizations of the design ‍are available:
⁤ * X (formerly Twitter) post

⁣ * 3D printed dummy on MakerWorld

Samsung’s Potential Competitor

* “Wide Foldable” ‍in Development: Samsung‍ is also reportedly working on a foldable with a similar wider, 4:3 aspect ratio.
* Screen Sizes (Samsung):

‍* External Screen: 5.4 inches⁤ (down from 6.5 inches in the⁣ Galaxy ⁢Z⁣ Fold7).
* Aspect Ratio: 4:3
* Release Timeline (samsung): Expected next year, likely alongside the Galaxy Z ⁣Fold8.
* Source: Information comes from South Korean media.

In essence, both Apple and Samsung are exploring a different approach to‍ foldable phones, ⁤moving away from the taller, narrower designs currently dominant‍ in ⁢the market. They are⁤ both⁢ leaning towards a ⁣more⁣ compact, wider form factor reminiscent of traditional smartphone proportions.