Dummy models of Apple’s next-generation lineup have surfaced online, offering the clearest look yet at what the iPhone 18 Pro series and the company’s first-ever foldable iPhone may look like. The images were shared by leaker Sonny Dickson and are believed to represent early design references used by accessory makers ahead of official launches.
The dummy units include the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the long-rumored foldable iPhone, marking a significant design shift for Apple’s product lineup.
The dummy models suggest that the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will retain a design largely similar to their predecessors. The most notable visible change appears to be a smaller Dynamic Island, indicating incremental rather than radical redesigns for the Pro lineup.
These models continue Apple’s typical approach of refining rather than reinventing its Pro-series hardware.
The standout of the leak is clearly the foldable iPhone, which introduces a completely new “passport-style” form factor unlike any iPhone released to date.
While earlier concept designs based on rumors hinted at a similar direction, the dummy unit confirms several key structural details and corrections.
Unlike the Pro models, the foldable iPhone does not appear to follow a unibody construction. Instead, the design suggests:
- No visible glass insert window for wireless charging separation
- A likely full glass rear surface, similar in concept to the iPhone Air
- A camera plateau that does not span the full width of the device, stopping around three-quarters across the back
The camera design also differs from earlier speculative renders. While prior leaks suggested a horizontal dual-camera setup with specific button placement, the dummy indicates refinements that were not previously expected.
The foldable iPhone is rumored to feature:
- 7.8-inch inner display with an iPad-style 4:3 aspect ratio
- 5.5-inch outer display
- Ultra-thin 4.5mm titanium frame
- Reduced display crease for improved folding durability and visuals
- Touch ID authentication instead of Face ID
The device is also expected to target a premium positioning, with a starting price around $2,000.