New leaks are offering the clearest look yet at Apple’s upcoming foldable, and the iPhone Fold specs are already sounding impressive.
According to multiple Weibo leakers, Apple’s iPhone Fold could feature a massive 5500+ mAh battery, the largest ever in an iPhone, alongside major design shifts like a Touch ID power button, a punch-hole front camera, and a completely reworked button layout.
If these rumors hold up, the iPhone Fold won’t just be a new shape, it could be Apple’s biggest iPhone upgrade in years.
iPhone Fold leaks: Biggest battery ever, plus major design changes
Two reputable Weibo leakers, Fixed Focus Digital and Instant Digital, have shared new details about what Apple’s foldable might look like internally and externally.
And the headline feature is battery.
iPhone Fold battery could hit 5500 mAh or more
According to Fixed Focus Digital, the iPhone Fold is expected to pack a 5500+ mAh battery, which would make it the biggest battery ever in an iPhone.
To put that into perspective, here’s how the current iPhone 17 lineup compares:
- iPhone 17: 3692 mAh
- iPhone Air: 3149 mAh
- iPhone 17 Pro: 4252 mAh
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 5088 mAh
So even the best battery iPhone today, the Pro Max, sits just over 5000 mAh. The Fold could jump 10% higher or more, which is… kind of wild.
Of course, a foldable display is larger and will likely drain more power. But Apple clearly knows battery life has to be a priority if this is going to be a mainstream product, not just a flex.
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Leaked design and specs at a glance
Instant Digital’s leak adds a lot more color to what the iPhone Fold might actually feel like to use.
Here’s the breakdown.
Bold button placement changes
- Volume buttons move to the top-right corner
More like an iPad mini than any iPhone before. - Power button stays on the right side
And it’s reportedly integrated with Touch ID. - A new AI button is also on the right side
Possibly tied to camera or on-device intelligence features. - Left side is completely button-free
Apple is apparently keeping that space dedicated to screen structure and battery.
Why the weird layout?
The leak suggests the Fold’s motherboard sits on the right side, and Apple didn’t want to run wiring across the folding display.
So instead of forcing the usual button layout, Apple is redesigning the internals to make the fold work cleanly.
The upside? More room for battery. Which helps explain that 5500+ mAh figure.
Camera changes: Cleaner front, different rear
Foldables always require compromises, and Apple seems to be making some interesting ones here.
Front camera
- Single punch-hole selfie camera
- Smaller cutout than Dynamic Island
- Makes sense if Face ID isn’t included
If Touch ID is back, Apple doesn’t need the full Face ID sensor array, which could lead to a much cleaner display.
Rear cameras
- Dual rear cameras arranged horizontally
- A departure from Apple’s usual diagonal layout
- Camera module sits on a black base, regardless of body color
That last detail is especially interesting. Apple might be going for a more futuristic, “gadget” look rather than the usual seamless finish.
Colors and release expectations
So far:
- White is the only confirmed finish
- Two total color options are expected
No real timeline has been attached yet, but the Fold is widely rumored to arrive alongside the iPhone 18 cycle.
The big picture: Apple is taking battery seriously
The most exciting part of these leaks isn’t just that the iPhone Fold folds. It’s that Apple seems to be treating this like a brand-new category, not a gimmick.
A redesigned internal stack, a massive battery, Touch ID returning, and a cleaner display cutout all point toward Apple trying to make the Fold feel like the next evolution of iPhone, not just an expensive experiment.
If the battery leak is real, the iPhone Fold could instantly become the iPhone for people who care most about endurance.
And honestly? That alone will sell a lot of units.
