The competition in the foldable market is heating up. Right now, Samsung holds the crown with a dominant position, but Apple wants a piece of the action. It’s no secret that Apple is developing a foldable iPhone. Now, intriguing new details about its debut device are emerging.
Apple’s debut foldable iPhone could have the same aspect ratio as the iPads
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition and even the Z Fold 6 may be considered some of the best foldables in terms of aspect ratio (21:9), but they do have some cons. This design provides a phone-friendly experience when folded and a tablet-like experience when unfolded. However, Apple seems to be taking a different approach. One that could make developers very happy.
One of the biggest challenges in the foldable market is app optimization. Consumers may not think much about aspect ratios, but developers do. Every new form factor requires developers to fine-tune their apps for smooth functionality. According to popular tipster Digital Chat Station (via Android Headlines), Apple is expected to use a 4:3 aspect ratio on foldable iPhone, the same as iPads.
This means Apple’s foldable iPhone could launch with better-optimized apps than its Android rivals, which have struggled with inconsistent app experiences. Despite leading the foldable market for years, Samsung still faces issues where some apps don’t scale properly on its book-style foldables (1, 2, 3, 4). That’s exactly what Apple could solve, maybe.
If Apple plays its cards right, its first foldable iPhone could deliver a seamless experience with apps working flawlessly from day one. However, Samsung still leads in real-world foldable usage. The Z Fold series has introduced features like Flex Mode, multi-window multitasking, and more. These are a few things Apple has yet to match. But we’ll see how Apple’s first foldable iPhone fares.
