AI Or Real? Viral Foldable iPhone Video Sparks Debate Online
New Delhi: Apple’s long-rumoured foldable iPhone is once again at the centre of online speculation after a short video claiming to show the device went viral on social media.
The 19-second clip, shared on X, appears to show a compact black Apple device being opened like a book to reveal a much larger, tablet-style display. But while some viewers believe it could offer an early glimpse of Apple’s first foldable iPhone, others are convinced the footage is AI-generated or digitally manipulated.
Apple has not confirmed the existence, name, design or specifications of a foldable iPhone.
Viral Video Leaves Viewers Guessing
The clip begins with what appears to be a small black device featuring a prominent Apple logo and a transparent protective case. The phone is rotated to show its edges before being unfolded along a central hinge.
Once opened, the device reveals a continuous inner display that appears to be roughly the size of an iPad mini. The screen then lights up with an iPadOS-style interface, complete with familiar Apple apps and wallpaper.
A finger can also be seen briefly interacting with the display.
A crease is visible down the centre of the screen when the device is fully unfolded.
That detail has done little to settle the debate. Instead, viewers have questioned whether the footage is genuine, with some pointing to the unusually smooth animation, clean branding and realistic-looking display as possible signs of AI generation or digital editing.
One user commented:
“That crease is way too clean; this has to be AI lmao.”
Another simply wrote:
“I cannot trust this.”
The video has not been identified as official Apple footage, and there is currently no confirmation that the device shown is a genuine Apple prototype.
Could Apple Unveil A Foldable iPhone Soon?
The speculation comes ahead of Apple’s September 9 event, where reports suggest the company could potentially introduce its first foldable iPhone alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
However, Apple has not officially confirmed that a foldable device will be unveiled at the event.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has previously reported that Apple’s foldable could carry a starting price of more than $2,000, placing it in the ultra-premium segment of the foldable smartphone market.
Expected Foldable iPhone Features
While the viral video remains unverified, several reports have offered potential clues about Apple’s foldable plans.
Apple is reportedly focusing heavily on reducing the visible crease that has become a common feature of foldable smartphones. Gurman has previously suggested that the company has made significant progress in minimising the crease.
Other reports have claimed that Apple could use a liquid-metal hinge, potentially helping make the fold less noticeable while improving durability over years of repeated opening and closing.
The device is also rumoured to be extremely thin, potentially measuring around 4.5mm when unfolded.
Reports have pointed to a possible camera setup featuring two 48-megapixel rear cameras, while Apple could reportedly use Touch ID in the side button instead of Face ID.
5.5-Inch Outer Display, 7.8-Inch Inner Screen?
According to Gurman, Apple’s foldable could feature a 5.5-inch external display and a much larger 7.8-inch internal screen.
When folded, the smaller outer screen would allow the device to work like a conventional smartphone. Once opened, the larger display could provide a more tablet-like experience, potentially making multitasking, video consumption and productivity more convenient.
Leaked dummy units have also reportedly suggested a relatively wide and compact form factor when unfolded, rather than the taller design adopted by some competing foldable phones.
Still A Lot Of Questions
For now, the viral video remains firmly in the rumour and speculation category. There is no official confirmation from Apple that the device shown is authentic, nor that the reported specifications represent the final product.
With Apple yet to reveal its plans, the biggest question remains unanswered: Is the viral foldable iPhone video an early glimpse of Apple’s hardware—or simply an impressive piece of AI-generated concept footage?
News Source : Information for this article was gathered from a variety of reliable news outlets.
