Apple’s foldable iPhone will reportedly swap Face ID for another beloved feature. The makers have reportedly made this call keeping in mind the new foldable iPhone’s lean build and design. The American tech giant will reportedly rely on a Touch ID fingerprint sensor built into the side button.
Apple foldable iPhone might not include the face ID feature
As per Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple’s new foldable iPhone will reportedly skip Face ID and instead opt for Touch ID. The fingerprint sensor will be built into the side button, which will identify the user’s unique fingerprint and enable the phone’s features.
Gurman explained that the foldable phone’s front panel is “too thin to accommodate the Face ID sensor array.” The design also allows the new foldable phone to maintain its lean build without compromising the user’s biometric security.
To explain in better detail, instead of Face ID sensors and a front-facing camera, the foldable phone is expected to feature a small hole-punch camera. The Touch ID will reportedly be integrated into the device’s side button, similar to the brand’s other devices, such as iPads.
However, Gurman assured users that the foldable phone will certainly not skip Apple’s Dynamic Island feature, which showcases real-time alerts and activities. For a more vivid description, the report also states that the device could resemble “two iPhone Airs stuck together,” similar to the iPhone Air released in September 2025.
According to Gurman, users are in for more treats as the device will boast a more robust interface and an iPad-style layout. Users can run multiple apps side by side seamlessly. Moreover, the American tech giant is reportedly updating its “core” apps with a sidebar on the left side of the screen.
As per Gurman, the new iPhone fold could be priced at $2,000. Previously, YouTuber Jon Prosser revealed the new foldable iPhone may launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro in September 2026. According to Prosser, it will be available in two colors—black and white. And although it will have a book-like feel, there will be no visible crease on the screen.
