Apple’s Foldable iPhone May Use a Liquid Metal Hinge and New Titanium Frame

By Mehtab Ansari • Updated On Jan 15, 2026

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A supply-chain leak claims Apple’s foldable iPhone could use a liquid metal hinge.
The main body is said to switch to a revised titanium alloy for strength and weight reduction.
Launch timing is still pointed at late 2026, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro.

Another day, another foldable iPhone leak. This time, the focus is on materials. A new supply-chain report shared by a Korean Naver blogger suggests Apple’s first foldable, often referred to as the iPhone Fold, may use a liquid metal hinge paired with an upgraded titanium body.

The hinge material is described as liquid metal, an amorphous alloy Apple has been experimenting with for years in smaller components. According to the leak, this material is being considered for the folding mechanism to improve durability over repeated use.

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The same report claims Apple is planning to move beyond aluminum for the chassis and instead use a revised titanium alloy. Compared to the titanium used in current iPhones, this version is said to offer better strength while shaving off some weight. For a book-style foldable, that trade-off matters more than usual.

Other rumored details remain consistent with earlier leaks. The device is expected to use a book-style design with an inner folding display around 7.76 inches and a smaller outer display close to 5.49 inches. Camera expectations stay modest, with dual rear cameras and possible under-display camera tech on the inner panel.

Most reports continue to point to late 2026, possibly alongside the iPhone 18 lineup, with early 2027 still on the table if development stretches out. As usual with Apple hardware this far out, nothing here is locked in.

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Mehtab Ansari

Mehtab Ansari is the Assistant Editor – Features & Reviews at Smartprix, where he writes about smartphones, laptops, audio gear, and everything in between. A computer science student by degree but a tech nerd by heart, he’s been into consumer tech for years and started reviewing products professionally in February 2024. He’s especially into photography and audio, often spending more time testing a smartphone’s camera than he probably should. For him, tech isn’t just work, it’s what he’s always thinking about.

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Smartphones, laptops, tablets, monitors, smartwatches, photography, and audio gear. I’ve reviewed over 60 products across these categories on Smartprix in the past year and a half.

Education - Bachelor of Computer Applications – Nizam College, Hyderabad (2022–2025) | Joined Smartprix -February 2024 | Published Reviews & Stories - 723

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