Apple Now Testing Flip-Style Foldable iPhone

MacRumors • February 13, 2026 • technology

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Apple is reportedly testing a flip-style foldable iPhone, according to an Asia-based leaker citing supply chain sources, which would compete with Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Motorola Razr.
This flip-style device is in addition to a wider foldable iPhone expected to launch later this year, though mass production of the flip model remains uncertain.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has also indicated that Apple is exploring a clamshell-style foldable iPhone, which would likely follow the release of the book-style foldable iPhone.
The book-style foldable iPhone is designed to offer a large inner display for media consumption and multitasking, while the clamshell model would emphasize portability and ease of carrying