My iPhone 15 Pro Max convinced me that iPhone 16 Pro Max should be a folding Galaxy Z Flip competitor, and no one can change my mind.
My first Max iPhone convinced me Apple should make a folding iPhone ASAP
Of course, Apple can “fix” this problem by making iOS 18 better optimized for one-hand use (fingers crossed; no pun intended). But even then, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is rumored to bring a larger, taller 6.9-inch screen than the 15 Pro Max, which means the only “solution” might be to make the largest iPhone… foldable.
The reason I’m “advocating” for this change is simple – I do love the large display of the iPhone 15 Pro Max for watching videos, taking notes, and browsing, but I hate the idea of having to carry a massive, heavy slab around. Especially coming from the iPhone 13 mini, which disappears in my pockets. The way to get the best of both worlds is pretty obvious – a folding iPhone that goes big/small on demand.
The nearly 7-inch display of the rumored iPhone 16 Pro Max is about to enter “small tablet” territory, and I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to carry a tablet-size phone in my pocket. Especially once I put a screen protector and a case on it, which probably 90% of people will do.
To be clear, when talking about a folding iPhone, I’m imagining a Galaxy Flip type device rather than a Galaxy Z Fold, and that’s because I like the idea of a compact phone in my pocket and a “normal” phone when I need to use it.
iPhone Fold: What would it take to get Apple to enter the foldable market, or is the iPhone Fold a lost cause?
What if Apple wants to make a folding iPhone with a singer glass display, reminiscent of the Surface Duo?
So, if I’m totally convinced a folding iPhone is a good idea, and I know I’d probably buy one, then what does it take for Apple to consider making one? For starters, we (as in me and you) probably can’t do much…
Some Android phone-makers reach out to users on social media, and even keep an open conversation about what they’d like to see in upcoming phones – examples are Nothing and OnePlus.
