With the recent release of the iPhone 13, attention is already turning to what Apple has in store for their next flagship phone, the iPhone 14. One of the most highly anticipated features is the possibility of a foldable display. While rumors and speculation have been circulating for months, analysts are weighing in on whether or not we can expect a foldable iPhone in the near future.
Firstly, it’s important to understand what a foldable display is and why it’s such a big deal. Essentially, it’s a screen that can bend and fold without damaging the display, allowing for a larger screen to fit into a smaller device. This technology has already been implemented in smartphones from companies such as Samsung, Huawei, and Motorola.
So, will the iPhone 14 follow suit? According to some analysts, it’s not likely. Apple is known for being a company that waits until a technology is mature enough before implementing it into their products, and it’s believed that foldable displays still have a ways to go.
J.P. Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee recently noted that “Apple has consistently waited for the technology to reach maturity before incorporating it into its devices, and therefore, we do not expect foldable iPhones to hit the market before 2023.” This sentiment was echoed by Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst with a history of accurate predictions regarding Apple products, who stated that it’s “unlikely that foldable iPhones will significantly impact iPhone shipments for next year.”
However, there are still some analysts who believe that Apple may surprise us with a foldable iPhone sooner rather than later. Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants, believes that “Apple will likely launch a foldable in 2023, but ODM [original design manufacturer] production could start in Q4’22,” indicating that work on a foldable iPhone may already be underway.
Regardless of whether or not the iPhone 14 features a foldable display, it’s clear that Apple is always striving to innovate and push the boundaries of technology. With the release of the iPhone 13, we can expect incremental improvements and enhancements to the iPhone line, and who knows what exciting new features may be just around the corner.
