3D-printed Apple iPhone Fold takes on iPhone 17 Pro Max and Oppo Find N5

The Apple iPhone Fold might be very short but also very wide in terms of dimensions (Image source: Ben Geskin)

The Apple iPhone Fold could become an interesting option for fans of compact smartphones, as a comparison with 3D-printed dummy shows how Apple's first iPhone with a foldable display might compare to the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and conventional foldables.

Hannes Brecher (translated by Enrico Frahn), Published 12/23/2025 🇩🇪

Several rumors have claimed that the Apple iPhone Fold will feature a rather unusual design. While the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (from $1,599 on Amazon) is roughly the size of a conventional smartphone when folded, Apple is instead expected to use a significantly smaller 5.3-inch secondary display with a very wide 3:2 aspect ratio.

Ben Geskin has now used a 3D printer to create an iPhone Fold dummy with a 5.3-inch secondary display and a 7.7-inch main display, exactly as suggested by the latest rumors. As a direct comparison with the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max shows, the iPhone Fold would be slightly wider but also significantly shorter when folded. Judging by the images, it could still be difficult to reach every part of the display with the thumb when the device is used one-handed.

When unfolded, users will almost certainly need both hands in order to use the iPhone Fold. As the comparison shows, the unfolded iPhone Fold offers significantly more screen real estate than the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Due to the aspect ratio, the difference is even bigger than the increase from 6.9 inches to 7.7 inches would suggest.

The Oppo Find N2 comes closest to the iPhone Fold with a 5.54-inch secondary display with 18:9 aspect ratio and a 7.1-inch main display, but when unfolded it offers noticeably less screen real estate. Meanwhile, the Oppo Find N5 has a 6.62-inch secondary display with a 21:9 aspect ratio and an 8.12-inch main display, which more closely matches the current foldable standard and appears downright gigantic compared to the iPhone Fold dummy.

The Apple iPhone Fold is expected to be officially unveiled in September 2026. As usual, rumors should be treated with caution until then, as Apple’s plans could still change.

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Editor of the original article: Hannes Brecher - Senior Tech Writer - 19505 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2018

Since 2009 I have written for different publications with a focus on consumer electronics. I joined the Notebookcheck news team in 2018 and have combined my many years of experience with laptops and smartphones with my lifelong passion for technology to create informative content for our readers about new developments in this sphere. In addition, my design background as an art director at an ad agency has allowed me to have deeper insights into the peculiarities of this industry.

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Translator: Enrico Frahn - Managing Editor Accessory Reviews, Tech Writer - 5951 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2021

My fascination for technology goes back a long way to the Pentium II era. Modding, overclocking and treasuring computer hardware has since become an integral part of my life. As a student, I further developed a keen interest in mobile technologies that can make the stressful college life so much easier. After I fell in love with the creation of digital content while working in a marketing position, I now scour the web to bring you the most exciting topics in the world of tech. Outside the office, I’m particularly passionate about motorsports and mountain biking.

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