Although several brands have invested heavily in the foldable smartphone segment and recorded strong growth, Apple has yet to enter this market.
While there has been much speculation about Apple launching a foldable smartphone, Tim Cook’s company still has to overcome major challenges to make it a reality. In this article, we will explore four important attributes that Apple’s foldable smartphone will possess in the future.
Apple's foldable iPhone is likely to be called the iPhone Flip.
Fashion flip design
First up on the format, where all eyes are on the Galaxy Z Flip-style foldable screen version, tentatively called the iPhone Flip. This is considered the format that Apple is developing.
But to make the product stand out from the competition, Apple’s signature minimalist design needs to be combined with durable, luxurious materials like titanium or ceramic, which not only ensures the hinge mechanism is weather-resistant, but also creates an aesthetically appealing product.
Retina display
The display is one of the most important features of foldable smartphones, simply because they fold. Recently, Samsung and Xiaomi have raised the bar with larger external displays.
The product is expected to have an external display and ProMotion technology.
So this is definitely a must-have feature for Apple. To make the product stand out, Apple needs to put the Super Retina panel on the outside and inside display. Like Dynamic Island, ProMotion display technology is also needed to bring a smooth feel.
Battery
Battery life is also an important point on foldable smartphones because the two screens will consume more energy. Apple is known for its secret to optimizing hardware and software for higher energy efficiency.
Combined with the A-series Bionic processor, owners of Apple's foldable smartphone are promised impressive battery life. Adding MagSafe wireless charging to the iPhone Flip would make things a lot more appealing.
Improve your photography skills
Although Apple does not equip its devices with amazing resolution sensors, they still give users a lot of impressive photos thanks to good hardware and abundant resources. As a result, Apple's iPhone is always in the top of the photography products according to reviews from many reputable sites.
The iPhone Flip needs to take good pictures too.
For the foldable iPhone, Apple will likely continue with the same strategy with a dual-camera setup on the back and it wouldn’t be surprising if they also come with the modes available on the current iPhone. This way, the good photography capabilities that users are looking for will be guaranteed.
Although there have been many rumors about a foldable iPhone for a few years, Apple itself has not confirmed that they are actually developing such a device. Hopefully, Apple can actually realize everyone's predictions and launch a foldable model to give everyone a new feeling.
