iPhone Fold could redefine battery life, change button design -

Many leaks have been reported about the iPhone Fold, including great battery life, design features, cameras, and more.

Apple's much-anticipated iPhone Fold could pack a bigger battery and bold design changes, according to new rumors on Chinese microblogging platform Weibo.The line shared details with a mixed but established track record, 9to5Mac reported Monday.

An Apple representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The biggest iPhone battery yet

According to a recent report, Apple is testing a 5,500mAh battery for the iPhone Fold.If accurate, this would make it the largest battery ever used in an iPhone by a significant margin.In comparison, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to come with a 5,088mAh cell, which is already the biggest battery Apple has ever put in a non-foldable iPhone.

The capacity increase makes sense given the requirements of foldable designs, which typically require more power to drive larger internal displays.This shows that Apple is prioritizing battery life, a key selling point that other manufacturers' first foldables often struggle with.

Button, camera and other design changes

Separate leaks point to additional hardware changes, including higher-profile volume buttons located at the top of the device.The change could improve usability when unfolding the phone, where traditional button placement can be awkward.

The same report mentions updated camera equipment and improved chassis and chassis, although specific details are vague.All in all, the changes show that Apple continues to focus on ergonomics and durability, the two areas that foldable phones are facing the most scrutiny.

Although Apple has yet to publicly acknowledge the iPhone Fold, an increasing number of leaks indicate that development is well underway.If these rumors hold true, Apple's first foldable product could be less compromised than previous entries in the category.