Apple Folds! MacBook With Creaseless Display Coming in 2026?

Apple foldable MacBook with creaseless display rumored for 2026! M5 chip, 2 sizes (18.8" & 20.25"), premium price. #AppleFoldable #FoldableMacBook
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Apple Folds! MacBook With Creaseless Display Coming in 2026?

Mockup of a foldable Apple MacBook with a creaseless display.
Image: Ming-Chi Kuo / medium

Apple fans rejoice! According to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the wait for foldable Apple devices is almost over. In the past, an industry source over in Korea also points to an upcoming foldable iPhone of around 7-8 inches display. Now, Kuo, known for his accurate predictions about Apple products, has revealed details about the upcoming foldable MacBook in a recent article on medium.

Here's the inside on Apple's foldable future:

  • Two sizes to choose from

    According to Ming-chi Kuo's latest article, Apple is considering a foldable device with different screen sizes produced by LG Display (LGD). The larger option has a 20.25-inch display, while the smaller option measures 18.8 inches. It's unclear whether Apple chose the larger or smaller one. When folded, these sizes translate to a laptop-like form factor of 14-15 inches and 13-14 inches, respectively.

  • Foldable Powerhouse一Powered with M5 Chipset

    The device is expected to be equipped with a powerful M5 series processor, which ensures smooth multitasking and demanding workflows.

  • Production on the horizon

    Kuo reports that mass production of panels and assembly is expected for late 2025 (Q425) and first half of 2026 (1H26), respectively. This is a significant advance over earlier estimates suggesting a 2027 launch.

  • The Searching of crease-free folds

    Apple is prioritizing crease-free displays, resulting in a complex and expensive design.  An initial estimate by the analyst is that the panel and hinge alone could cost around $850-$900, with the panel costing $600-$650 and the hinge $200-$250. However, he added that these costs could come down if productivity improves.

  • Premium price tag

     With such high-end components, this foldable won't come cheap. If the above estimates are correct, the price of the foldable MacBook will compete with the current top-of-the-line Mac, the Vision Pro. However, Apple may be targeting a specific market segment willing to pay a premium for this advanced technology. The analyst forecasts shipments to exceed 1 million units in 2026, suggesting strong demand for Apple's foldable revolution.


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