{"id":45617,"date":"2026-04-19T05:01:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T21:01:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=45617"},"modified":"2026-04-19T05:01:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T21:01:37","slug":"new-apple-iphone-fold-decision-changes-smartphones-forever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=45617","title":{"rendered":"New Apple iPhone Fold Decision Changes Smartphones Forever"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/video\/d2706c32-3c04-4c43-b863-c89a2968379f\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/video\/d2706c32-3c04-4c43-b863-c89a2968379f\/;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;https&quot;}\" class=\"link \">https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/video\/d2706c32-3c04-4c43-b863-c89a2968379f\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Apple didn\u2019t invent the passport shape for foldable phones; Google, Microsoft, and Oppo all experimented with it first. However, the i<a class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/sectors\/technology\/articles\/apple-cautious-iphone-fold-release-153949283.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Phone Fold will standardize a widescreen foldable phone;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Phone Fold will standardize a widescreen foldable phone&quot;}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Phone Fold will standardize a widescreen foldable phone<\/a> in a way those earlier devices simply couldn&#8217;t.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The sudden deluge of <a class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/tech.yahoo.com\/phones\/articles\/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-210529159.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:wide foldables from several Android manufacturers;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;wide foldables from several Android manufacturers&quot;}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wide foldables from several Android manufacturers<\/a> shows exactly which direction buyers and brands are heading for the foreseeable future. Apple is dragging the short and wide style back into fashion, but it may yet fall behind on battery life.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read on for more and don\u2019t forget to <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/thesignalboost.substack.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:subscribe to my newsletter for instant deal alerts;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;subscribe to my newsletter for instant deal alerts&quot;}\">subscribe to my newsletter for instant deal alerts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Apple iPhone Fold \u2018Inspires\u2019 a New Generation of Rival Foldable Phones<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Smartphone\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"958\" height=\"637\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/iesdGHeb0PWLhwVhyhKJqA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzODtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/forbes_contributor_845\/affe9942bbe46e4574a0da5aa9d695fd\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>The Samsung TriFold&#8217;s wide shape will be the new normal thanks to the likely popularity of Apple&#8217;s iPhone Fold. Photographer: Justin Chin\/Bloomberg<\/p>\n<p><small>\u00a9 2025 Bloomberg Finance LP<\/small><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The very threat of Apple\u2019s iPhone Fold has clearly had an impact on the smartphone market because we\u2019re seeing new foldables shapes, from several companies, for the first time in years. The new Apple device moves away from the tall and skinny design of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series, to a (rumored) wider, shorter 4:3 aspect ratio.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The idea is that a wider foldable phone should deliver a superior video consumption experience; more of the screen can be utilized with less letterboxing (the black bars above and below the video).<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The existence of the iPhone Fold, combined with the fact that anything Apple creates draws massive attention, has prompted rival Android manufacturers to release their own versions of wide and tall foldables. Huawei was quick out of the blocks with its new Pura X Max announcement this week.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Samsung, too, will release its Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide this summer. Rumored specifications suggest it will feature a 8.1-inch internal display and a 6.5-inch cover screen. That isn\u2019t a million miles away from the Galaxy Z Fold 7\u2019s display, but <a class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/tech.yahoo.com\/phones\/articles\/samsung-images-confirm-galaxy-z-214102594.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:leaked CAD images show that the new shape is entirely different;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;leaked CAD images show that the new shape is entirely different&quot;}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">leaked CAD images show that the new shape is entirely different<\/a>. The Google Pixel 11 Pro is expected to adopt a wider design as well, with the more Motorola Razr Fold Honor Magic V6 also landing this year.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Apple Sets New Design Standard With iPhone Fold<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It\u2019s not to say these companies are copying Apple, but the timing can\u2019t be ignored. Samsung has released seven generations of foldable phones to date and is only switching up the design in the same year Apple releases the iPhone Fold, despite users asking for a widescreen design for years. Huawei\u2019s Pura X Max also marks that company\u2019s first widescreen foldable phone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Ultimately, this is good news for both buyers and Android manufacturers. Foldables are becoming mainstream, with global shipments growing 14% YoY in Q3 2025 to reach an all-time quarterly record.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/motorola-razr-fold-gets-release-203049747.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:MORE FROM FORBESMotorola Razr Fold Gets New Release Date And PriceBy Janhoi McGregor;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;MORE FROM FORBESMotorola Razr Fold Gets New Release Date And PriceBy Janhoi McGregor&quot;}\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span><span>MORE FROM FORBES<\/span><span>Motorola Razr Fold Gets New Release Date And Price<\/span><small>By Janhoi McGregor<\/small><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\"><a data-ylk=\"ct:story;elm:img;itc:0;\" class=\"stretched-box\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/motorola-razr-fold-gets-release-203049747.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"959\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/dokRHRC9bbCrtAo6oFhqog--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/forbes_contributor_845\/6cc5a005dcf458e0f2bec88715e1fc06\"\/><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">There is a hunger for innovation, not just in design, but in the overall smartphone experience. Book-shaped foldable phones offer that via multi-tasking (running several apps side-by-side), new camera tools, and tent mode media consumption (using the phone to prop itself up instead of a stand). Apple entering the market will boost the popularity of the genre and drive sales for all involved as users become more comfortable with an entirely new smartphone design.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">That increased attention will benefit Android manufacturers because they can be more nimble with specifications and siphon off newly interested foldable buyers from the big brands. Battery technology, in particular, is where smaller smartphone makers can win big.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">The iPhone Fold Won\u2019t Beat These Battery Sizes<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Huawei Pura X Max, Motorola Razr Fold, and Honor Magic V6 will all utilize silicon-carbon batteries. For the uninitiated, silicon-carbon batteries replace traditional graphite anodes with silicon-carbon composites, allowing for up to 20% higher energy density without the extra size.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The effect on battery life can be massive. Some reviewers have found that phones using silicon-carbon battery technology, such as the Oppo Find X9 Pro, are clocking in over 10 hours of screen-on time after heavy use\u2014roughly three to four hours more than a standard lithium-ion powered smartphone. This is the next battleground for manufacturers, and nowhere is that extended battery life needed more than in a foldable phone.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Huawei Pura X Max\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"959\" height=\"621\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/bhOLQYPxVTJjpADEIEMtDQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYyMjtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/forbes_contributor_845\/91b0c14c77abd1442923f0019ec5a775\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>The Huawei Pura X Max will compete with the iPhone Fold.<\/p>\n<p><small>Huawei<\/small><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The reported 7.8-inch screen of the iPhone Fold, or the 8.1-inch display of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide, will burn through power. Also, unlike a tablet, a foldable phone must be slim enough to fit in a pocket, which leaves limited space for traditional lithium-ion batteries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Silicon-carbon is the answer because it packs more power into the same physical footprint. There have been some historical concerns about increased swelling and and shorter overall lifecycles of silicon carbon batteries, but manufacturers have mitigated this with new flexible coatings that act like tiny shock absorbers, holding the silicon in place as it expands and shrinks so the battery stays stable and lasts much longer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This is why Samsung hasn\u2019t wholly adopted the technology yet (although the company has stated it is testing the safety of silicon-carbon batteries). I suspect Apple will be equally cautious; it is unlikely to release an entirely new category of device and introduce a potentially volatile new battery technology alongside it.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Apple Will Be Behind Its Android Rivals With iPhone Fold Battery Life<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Other Android rivals don\u2019t share these concerns. We\u2019ve already seen silicon-carbon tech in the aforementioned Oppo Find X9 Pro and other Chinese smartphones. These companies hold a competitive advantage in one of the most important features to smartphone users, and they will make that clear when all of the wide foldables have been released by the end of the year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Don\u2019t be surprised to see raw battery life performance tests comparing Apple and Samsung foldable phones against Honor Magic V6 and Huawei Pura X Max rivals used repeatedly in marketing materials by those companies. The difference will be stark, and it will convince some users to move away from Apple and Samsung.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">That is precisely why we\u2019re seeing a deluge of new foldable phones this year: there\u2019s a small window to steal away customers from the iPhone Fold. Samsung and Apple will eventually be forced to adopt silicon-carbon technology, but they might not do so just yet. For now, their Android rivals can capitalize on the gap in capabilities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>This article was originally published on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/jaymcgregor\/2026\/04\/18\/apple-iphone-fold-battery-vs-samsung-huawei\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Forbes.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Forbes.com&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Forbes.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/apple-iphone-fold-decision-changes-201950065.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/video\/d2706c32-3c04-4c43-b863-c89a2968379f\/ Apple didn\u2019t invent the passport shape for foldable phones; Google, Microsoft, and Oppo all experimented with it first. 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