Very late iPhone Fold display decision could mean fewer scratches than competition

Syndication February 5, 2026

Very late iPhone Fold display decision could mean fewer scratches than competition

Very late in the engineering process, Apple is reportedly considering using a premium display film for its first foldable iPhone, making it more scratch- and damage-resistant than phones from Samsung and others.

Gold foldable smartphone partly open on a desk, showing reflective screen and dual rear cameras, beside wooden paneling, metallic container, and a glowing round cat-shaped night light

Plans are afoot for a premium display film for the first foldable iPhone – Image Credit: AppleInsider

According to a new The Elec report, Apple is considering two different film materials that will sit atop the iPhone’s foldable glass. The film is the component users actually touch, and is there to help prevent damage to the underlying display.

While Samsung uses a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film on its foldable phones, Apple has other plans. It’s reportedly considering using a transparent polyimide (PI) film instead.

Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible

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