Apple is poised to finally enter the foldable smartphone market in 2026, and there's reason to believe it stands a chance of overtaking its rivals.

Apple's first foldable iPhone could offer a more modest camera hardware than its rivals, and will also be at a disadvantage in the connectivity department.

As an iPhone user who has watched the release of foldable Android mobile phones with envy, I can't wait for 2026. Yes, Apple's 2025 iPhone launch event is next month, but I've been eyeing Apple's first foldable iPhone, rumored to launch next year. It's part of three years of Apple's planned iPhone redesigns.