Comparing iPhone Fold and iPhone 18 Pro Dimensions: A Detailed Look
Reliable leaker Sonny Dickson shared photos of dummy units that place Apple’s rumored foldable next to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. The images suggest a closed device with a passport-like footprint and a large, unfolded display that approaches tablet territory.
Design and form factor
The foldable appears wider and shorter than Apple’s current slab phones when closed. This width may feel bulky in one-handed use for some people.
Apple’s design seems to favor the unfolded experience. A wider closed profile yields a more expansive landscape display once opened.
Display size and aspect ratio
The internal screen measures roughly 7.8 inches diagonally when unfolded. That puts the device closer to an iPad mini in usable surface area than to the Pro Max.
Comparing iPhone Fold and iPhone 18 Pro dimensions highlights an important difference. The Pro Max’s 6.9-inch panel is smaller on paper, but different aspect ratios change real-world usability.
Media and landscape viewing
Many Android foldables open to a near-square aspect ratio. That format can be awkward for 16:9 movies and many TV shows.
By contrast, the reported 7.8-inch folding panel aims for a wider landscape canvas. That should improve video playback and multitasking.
Thickness and mechanical details
Inside, the unfolded device is expected to be under 5 millimeters thick. If accurate, it would be the thinnest iOS device to date.
When folded, the unit measures about 9.5 millimeters. That is thicker than the 8.75-millimeter profile of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.
| Device | Unfolded Diagonal | Folded Thickness |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone Fold (dummy) | ~7.8 inches | ~9.5 mm |
| iPhone 18 Pro / Pro Max | Pro Max ~6.9 inches | 8.75 mm |
Hinge, crease, and biometric choices
The dummy models show a visible hinge and crease at the display center. Industry rumors say Apple is working toward a nearly invisible crease on production units.
Bloomberg and other outlets report Face ID modules could not fit inside the thin foldable body. Apple plans to use Touch ID in the side button instead.
What dummy units represent
Dummy models guide accessory makers before official schematics arrive. They are not exact replicas of final hardware.
Some features are missing on the prototypes. Camera cutouts, a MagSafe charging ring, and refined hinge treatments may change on the final device.
Filmogaz.com will continue monitoring leaks and reports as Apple finalizes this foldable design. Credit for the initial images goes to Sonny Dickson.
