Industry insiders have already predicted that Apple’s foldable iPhone will use a Samsung Display panel, with the Korean conglomerate building a dedicated production line specifically to meet Cupertino’s demand. According to earlier estimates, Samsung was looking to produce as many as 15 million units of its crease-less display, but a more recent report from South Korea suggests that number has now been increased to 20 million units.
Samsung’s crease-less display showcased at CES 2026
As per supply chain sources, Apple has raised its demand by 33%, which indicates that Cupertino expects strong consumer demand for its first foldable despite its rumored $2,000 starting price. It’s also worth noting that this is just the initial order, with Apple likely to order even more panels down the line. Samsung is expected to start mass production in May, while the iPhone Fold (tentative name) is expected to launch this fall alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series.
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