A tipster has revealed what he claims is the dummy model of the iPhone Fold - Apple's first foldable smartphone.
Sonny Dickson, a journalist and leaker from Melbourne, Australia, posted photos of the unit to X.
'Exclusive First Dummies of what the final size of the iPhone Fold, iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will look like,' he wrote.
The images suggest the iPhone Fold will have a book-style design with a dual rear camera system.
While the foldable is one of Apple's most eagerly anticipated devices, many fans are unimpressed at the alleged dummy units.
Replying to Mr Dickson, one wrote: 'That fold is horrific, it's so tiny and will still cost $2300. Typical Apple.'
Another added: 'Apple has lost its way.'
And one vented: 'Omg the fold is so... ugly?'
The foldable dummy unit features a wide, rectangular screen, although the exact dimensions remain unclear.
'The Fold is too wide, can't palm that easily in normal phone use, when u flip it out that's fine but ya,' one viewer replied.
Another added: 'The folds size doesn't make sense to me I was hoping it would be more like a galaxy fold z.'
Over on the back of the device, you can see a camera bump with two lenses, while there does not appear to be MagSafe charging - Apple's magnetic charging system.
'if the Fold is missing MagSafe this will be a big NO for me,' one X user replied, while another vented: 'NO MAGSAFE FOR IPHONE FOLD?????????'
While further details remain unclear at this stage, several fans have already created renders of what they think the iPhone Fold will look like, based on the dummy.
'Form. Function. Fold,' one user replied alongside their suggested render.
Although it has been rumoured for years, it now looks almost certain that Apple is planning to unveil the folding iPhone in September 2026.
In his latest newsletter, Mark Gurman, Bloomberg's Apple analyst, explained: 'Apple Inc.'s first foldable phone is on track to arrive during the company's normal iPhone launch period later this year,' people with knowledge of the matter said, rebutting concerns about major manufacturing snags.
'The company is scheduled to introduce the foldable model in September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max,' said the people, who asked not to be identified because the plans haven't been announced.
'Apple's phones typically hit store shelves the week after they're unveiled.'
While rivals like Samsung and Google have had their own foldables for years, Apple aims to set itself apart with the 'crease', according to Jon Prosser, a YouTuber known for his Apple leaks.
'One big drawback to foldables, regardless of how cool they may look and feel, is that from too many angles, you can see and feel a crease down the middle of the plastic display where the hinge is,' Mr Prosser explained.
While this issue has plagued Samsung and Google for years, Apple has 'completely subverted' it, according to the leaker.
He explained that the tech giant will do this by using a metal plate to disperse the pressure of bending the display along with liquid metal in the hinge itself.
The outside of the device will almost look like a standard iPhone measuring around 9mm thick with a 5.5-inch display.
'Form. Function. Fold,' one user replied alongside their suggested render of the iPhone Fold
iPhone Fold: Rumoured specs
- Style: Book-style
- Size: 5.5-inch display when closed, 7.8-inch display when opened
- Thickness: 9mm closed, 4.5mm open
- Cameras: One on the outside, two rear-facing, and one on the inside
- Colours: Black and white
- Price: $2,000-$2,500
'That's relatively thin considering when you unfold this thing you'll be greeted with a 7.8-inch iPad like display,' Mr Prosser said.
'You're looking at 4.5mm thin - it's kinda crazy.'
Of course, one of the features users will be most interested in is the camera.
According to the YouTuber, there will be a total of four cameras - one on the outside, two rear-facing, and one on the inside.
Meanwhile, one of the most unusual rumoured features is the return of Touch ID, in place of Face ID.
Mr Prosser explained: 'In terms of security, Touch ID will be making a return, right in the power button, which is also returning to the top of the phone.'
While Apple delighted fans this year with orange and blue version of its Pro smartphones, it's expected to opt for more muted tones in the foldable.
'The only colours available will be black and white,' Mr Prosser said.
Finally, the leaker gives an indication of the price - which he calls 'very, very expensive'.
'We're talking something in the ballpark of $2,000-$2,500,' he added.
As ever, Apple is remaining tight-lipped on all iPhone Fold rumours.
Speaking to the Daily Mail at Apple's London HQ in September following the launch of the iPhone 17 series, John Ternus, Apple's senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, politely declined to even discuss the subject.
'You probably know we never talk about anything in the future,' he said.
'We are so excited to talk about what we're going to be shipping to people tomorrow.'