Apple’s first foldable iPhone is increasingly being shaped as a device that tries to solve two difficult problems at once: extreme thinness and serious heat management. New leaks suggest the model, often called iPhone Fold or iPhone Ultra, may still include a vapour chamber cooling system despite its very slim body.
That detail stands out because a foldable phone has far less internal room to work with than a conventional handset. Space must be divided carefully between the display, hinge, battery, cameras, and other components, so the idea of fitting advanced cooling into such a design has drawn attention.
The leak comes from Fixed Focus Digital on Weibo, who said the device delivers impressive VC, or vapour chamber, cooling performance. The claim also points to Apple continuing a cooling approach that was first introduced on the iPhone Pro line.
This rumor fits with the belief that Apple saw the vapour chamber implementation on the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max as a success. It also comes after heat-related concerns around the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro, which made stronger thermal management a more believable direction for the company.
On the design side, the foldable model is described as one of the thinnest devices in its category. When unfolded, it is said to measure only 4.7 mm thick, while folded it reaches 9.23 mm.
Display and layout details
Reports around the screen sizes have started to narrow as well. The phone is said to feature a 5.5-inch outer display and a 7.8-inch main display with a wider aspect ratio, and both panels are expected to use Samsung M16 OLED technology.
A leaked case picture has also offered clues about the physical layout. The volume buttons appear to sit on the upper side, the power button is placed on the right edge, and a small cutout below it is thought to be for an antenna band.
The rear camera module is said to carry two cameras. Its visual treatment is reportedly similar to the design direction seen on iPhone Air, which suggests Apple may be aiming for a cleaner and thinner look.
Possible compromises in biometric hardware
One of the most notable rumors concerns features that may not appear at all. Apple is said to be removing Face ID and Dynamic Island from its first foldable phone.
In their place, the front cameras on both the outer and inner displays are said to use a punch-hole design. For biometric authentication, Apple is reportedly planning Touch ID in the side power button instead of the facial recognition system used on current premium iPhones.
That shift suggests the foldable format may force new compromises. Limited internal space and the need to keep the device thin may be pushing Apple toward more space-efficient components.
Camera, battery, and chipset rumors
The rear camera setup is also expected to stay relatively focused. The iPhone Fold is rumored to include two 48 MP sensors: a 48 MP main camera and a 48 MP ultra-wide camera, with no dedicated telephoto lens like the one found on Pro models.
For selfies and video calls, the device is said to use an 18 MP punch-hole camera on both the outer and inner displays. Another report claims Apple is also testing an under-display camera for the foldable panel.
Battery capacity is another major part of the rumor cycle. The iPhone Fold is said to be capable of carrying the largest battery ever used in an iPhone, with a range of around 5,400 mAh to 5,800 mAh.
If that figure proves accurate, it would exceed the battery size of current iPhone models. It would also make sense for a device that has to support a large screen, a thin body, and high performance at the same time.
Inside, the phone is said to run on the next-generation A20 Pro chip. The chip is rumored to be built on a 2 nm manufacturing process, with Apple aiming for better performance and improved power efficiency compared with the A19 Pro.
Other leaks point to 12 GB of RAM and storage options of up to 1 TB. Those specifications would place the foldable model firmly in Apple’s premium tier and show that the company is not treating it as a midrange experiment.
The device is also said to be moving closer to launch, with a debut expected in September. As attention builds, the biggest questions now center on how Apple balances heat, thickness, and battery life in its first foldable iPhone.
Source: www.indiatoday.in
