Apple intensifies foldable iPhone production to 10 million units
Key takeaways
- According to the report, Apple has already secured parts for around 80 million smartphones scheduled for the second half of 2026, including the i Phone 18 Pro, i Phone 18 Pro Max, and the first foldable i Phone.
- Total production for 2026 is expected to surpass 220 million units.
- Some suppliers are reportedly preparing for orders of up to 85 million new iPhones in the latter half of 2026, with Apple asking them to allocate components for the upcoming iPhone 18 lineup.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Apple has instructed suppliers to prepare for the production of approximately 10 million foldable i Phones this year, an increase from the earlier forecast of about seven to eight million units, Japan’s Nikkei Asia reports.
According to the report, Apple has already secured parts for around 80 million smartphones scheduled for the second half of 2026, including the i Phone 18 Pro, i Phone 18 Pro Max, and the first foldable i Phone.
Total production for 2026 is expected to surpass 220 million units. Thanks to its purchasing power, Apple is better positioned than competitors like Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo, which have reduced their annual production targets to below 100 million units due to an industry-wide memory shortage.