The foldable iPhone may follow the iPad's aspect ratio

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Mar 28, 2025 - 16:36

When Samsung launched its first foldable phone, it looked weird. The front display was narrow and didn’t precisely resemble a tablet when unfolded. This forced developers to reoptimize them if they wanted them to fit nicely on the larger screen. But that’s a lesson Apple has learned from. For its upcoming foldable iPhone, Apple will adopt an aspect ratio similar to its iPad.

Similar aspect ratio to the iPad

According to a post on Weibo by Digital Chat Station, the foldable iPhone will have a 4:3 aspect ratio. This is the same aspect ratio as the iPad. It’s actually a really clever move on Apple’s part. Ensuring that the foldable display has the same aspect ratio as its extremely popular tablets means that developers don’t need to waste as much time reoptimizing their apps.

It also means that, in theory, users can just download the iPad version of the app, and it will fit just nicely. The potential move makes sense, especially since iPadOS is essentially a forked version of iOS.

The foldable iPhone aspect ratio might also be Apple’s way of getting ahead of the “gimmick” label. Instead of going flashy, they’re going functional. The 4:3 ratio means apps will look and behave like they do on an iPad, especially when fully opened. It also means better multitasking and fewer black bars when watching videos.

We don’t know the full details about the software Apple will use, but we doubt Apple will just load iOS on it, not if it hopes to take full advantage of the larger display.

What we know so far

We’ve been hearing many rumors regarding the foldable iPhone lately. This is because this time around, Apple may actually launch the phone in 2026. We’ve heard rumors dating back years. However, each time we keep hearing that the company’s plans have been delayed.

If all the latest rumors are true, we’re glad that Apple has taken this long. The company has taken notes on the mistakes made by its competitors. For instance, the foldable iPhone is rumored to feature a near creaseless display, something that Samsung is still struggling with. We’ve also heard that Apple is equipping it with a metallic glass hinge, making it stronger and more durable.

However, don’t get too excited yet. In terms of price, the foldable iPhone isn’t cheap. Last we heard, it will cost close to $2,000. That’s an extremely steep price to pay, but if Apple gets it right, it could have another hit on its hands.

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