Foldable iPhone to Feature 'Metallic Glass' Hinge [Rumor]

Apple will use a 'Metallic Glass' material for the hinge of a new foldable iPhone, according to a recent post from leaker Instant Digital. The claim, shared on Weibo, aligns with earlier insights from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and sheds light on the innovative material choice for Apple's long-rumored foldable device.Instant Digital's full post, translated from Chinese, reads: "Apple iPhone foldable device hinge material: amorphous alloy (metallic glass). Advantages: amorphous particle structure, better resistance to bending, deformation, and dents, strength and hardness 2.5 times higher than titanium alloy, and better glossiness (basically close to the premium feel of stainless steel that you all like)." This description highlights the material's durability and aesthetic appeal, key factors for a premium foldable device.The leaker's mention of metallic glass, also known as amorphous alloy, echoes a report we covered earlier from Ming-Chi Kuo of TF International Securities. Kuo predicted Apple would use liquid metal—another term for this material—to craft essential components like hinges for its foldable iPhone. He noted that the company might employ a die-casting process to enhance durability, improve screen flatness, and reduce creasing on what's expected to be a 7.8-inch inner display. The material's strength, reportedly 2.5 times that of titanium alloy per Instant Digital, supports Kuo's emphasis on its suitability for mechanically critical parts.Continue ReadingSpotlight Deal:Apple Streamlines Retail Leadership with New Global VP Role [Report]Share Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Reddit, EmailFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube

Mar 27, 2025 - 15:30

Foldable iPhone to Feature 'Metallic Glass' Hinge [Rumor]

Apple will use a 'Metallic Glass' material for the hinge of a new foldable iPhone, according to a recent post from leaker Instant Digital. The claim, shared on Weibo, aligns with earlier insights from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and sheds light on the innovative material choice for Apple's long-rumored foldable device.

Instant Digital's full post, translated from Chinese, reads: "Apple iPhone foldable device hinge material: amorphous alloy (metallic glass). Advantages: amorphous particle structure, better resistance to bending, deformation, and dents, strength and hardness 2.5 times higher than titanium alloy, and better glossiness (basically close to the premium feel of stainless steel that you all like)." This description highlights the material's durability and aesthetic appeal, key factors for a premium foldable device.

The leaker's mention of metallic glass, also known as amorphous alloy, echoes a report we covered earlier from Ming-Chi Kuo of TF International Securities. Kuo predicted Apple would use liquid metal—another term for this material—to craft essential components like hinges for its foldable iPhone. He noted that the company might employ a die-casting process to enhance durability, improve screen flatness, and reduce creasing on what's expected to be a 7.8-inch inner display. The material's strength, reportedly 2.5 times that of titanium alloy per Instant Digital, supports Kuo's emphasis on its suitability for mechanically critical parts.

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