iPhone Fold Leaks: Wide Design, Delays vs iPhone 18 Pro
Leaked iPhone Fold dummy units reveal an oddly wide design and production delays. Should you wait for Apple's foldable or buy the iPhone 18 Pro? Find out!
By Team Gimmie
Updated August 27, 2026
The Oddly Wide iPhone Fold: Apple’s Most Experimental (and Risky) Gift Ever?
It is the eternal question for tech enthusiasts and holiday shoppers alike: do you buy the proven winner now, or do you wait for the next big thing? For years, the next big thing in the Apple world has been the rumored foldable iPhone. But as we approach another major release cycle, the narrative is shifting from if it will happen to how weird it might look when it finally arrives.
Recent leaks from Sonny Dickson, a journalist with a historically accurate track record for sourcing dummy units used by accessory makers, have thrown a curveball into our expectations. Alongside the expected mockups for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, Dickson shared images of a foldable iPhone dummy that can only be described as oddly wide.
If you were hoping for a sleek, tall device that mimics the current iPhone silhouette, you might want to adjust your mental image. This leak suggests Apple is taking a radical departure from its competitors, and for gift-givers, that choice comes with a heavy side of caution.
The Mystery of the Wide Form Factor
Most foldable phones currently on the market, like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series, opt for a tall and narrow design when closed. It feels a bit like holding a stack of two TV remotes. Apple’s dummy unit suggests a different philosophy entirely. This device appears much wider, potentially folding into something that looks more like a passport or a small, square notebook than a traditional smartphone.
What does this mean for the person actually using it? Ergonomically, a wider design is a bold bet. While a narrow foldable is easier to use with one hand for quick texts, a wider front screen would provide a much more natural typing experience and more screen real estate for apps without even opening the device.
When unfolded, this wide hinge likely creates an internal display that feels more like a mini-tablet—think a 4:3 aspect ratio similar to an iPad Mini—rather than the narrower, elongated screens found on Google or Samsung foldables. It is a design built for productivity, side-by-side multitasking, and deep-dive reading. However, it also means it will be a literal handful. It might not fit comfortably in a standard pocket, and it certainly won't be a one-handed device.
