iPhone Fold Rumored to Sport Samsung’s 12GB RAM Modules

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Apple’s much-anticipated foldable smartphone, allegedly called the iPhone Fold, is gaining momentum. There have been several device leaks. Now, new supply chain reports suggest a familiar partner for the new iPhone’s RAM. As per Korea-based The Bell, Samsung is going to supply crucial internal memory modules for the device. Recent reports indicate that Apple’s first foldable device, the iPhone Fold, may feature 12GB of RAM.

This partnership highlights the Cupertino tech giant’s need for high-quality memory, which it must secure amid a tightening global supply chain.

Samsung may supply 12GB RAM for the iPhone Fold

The Korean news outlet has shared new pricing details for the crucial iPhone Fold component. As per the source, Samsung has successfully negotiated a significant price increase for the component. The RAM modules are for Apple’s upcoming first foldable offering. The price of a 12GB LPDDR5X RAM module has surged sharply, jumping from around $30 to roughly $70 this year.

The tightening global memory market, heavily strained by the global build-out of AI servers, has driven this drastic price hike. Apple usually approaches multiple vendors to keep component prices competitive. However, the brand is now expanding the share of iPhone Fold RAM orders to Samsung. The Korean brand could begin mass production and shipments of these modules in the second quarter of the year.

The RAM module production timeline aligns with Apple’s schedule

This aligns perfectly with Apple’s targeted production schedule for a launch in H2 of 2026. The report also notes that Apple could place smaller orders for the foldable iPhone with competitors like SK Hynix and Micron. However, they may provide these modules at a later date after Samsung.

Apple could limit the foldable iPhone’s production volumes initially. As per the reports, the early shipments could remain below 12 million units annually, which is less than 5 percent of Apple’s typical yearly iPhone sales. We can expect the rumor mill to share more details in the coming weeks, so watch this space for regular updates.