Here's what you can expect from Apple's rumoured iPhone Flip
Apple is reportedly exploring a clamshell-style flip iPhone, potentially arriving in 2027 as a compact alternative to Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip.
economictimes.comThe latest flip news is mostly about foldable phones, especially Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip line and a possible Apple “iPhone Flip.” Recent reports say Samsung may be experimenting with a more unusual dual-external-display design for a future Flip, while market coverage suggests clamshell flip phones are losing share to book-style foldables in 2026.[1][2]
What’s happening
Samsung’s next Flip appears to be trending toward incremental updates, with rumors around the Z Flip 8 pointing to a thinner design and modest hardware changes rather than a major redesign. At the same time, one report says Samsung’s flip concept patent could include two outside displays, which would be a bigger design shift if it ever reaches a product.[6][1]
Market direction
Industry coverage says the foldable market is shifting away from clamshell flips and toward book-style devices, with one report citing 2025 share at 52% for book-like foldables versus 48% for clamshells, and a projected 65% versus 35% split in 2026. That same coverage argues flip phones are becoming more of a style-focused or complementary category, while broader foldables are becoming the main growth engine.[2]
Apple angle
Apple is also reportedly working on foldables, including a book-style model first and possibly a clamshell iPhone Flip later, though that remains rumor territory. The reported timing suggests Apple is moving cautiously and may wait until the category matures before launching a flip-style model.[3]
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