Recent leaks point to a battery capacity between 5,400mAh and 5,800mAh for Apple’s first foldable iPhone. This new battery is bigger than the current iPhone 17 Pro Max and the latest Samsung foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold7. Korean blogger Yeux1122 says Apple is likely to favor a larger battery for better endurance, even if it means the device feels thicker and heavier in the hand.
The iPhone Fold is set to have a squat form factor, taking cues from the OPPO Find N and Pixel Fold, says Yeux1122. Rumor has it that the foldable will feature dual 48MP rear cameras, a crease-free display, and a 24MP under-display selfie camera.
Yeux1122’s insights also touch on the iPhone 18 Pro potentially becoming thicker. The second-generation iPhone Air could also see a slight increase in thickness, mainly to accommodate a larger battery and perhaps another camera.
Details could obviously change closer to release, but if the rumors are true, then battery capacity is clearly a priority for Apple as it prepares to join the foldable race.