Maker makes iPhone Fold leak available as a 3D printable model

A 3D-printable replica of a device that does not yet officially exist is currently circulating on the 3D model platform MakerWorld. The “iPhone Fold Replica” post comes from MakerWorld designer Subsy and is based on CAD drawings that recently surfaced as a possible leak of an “iPhone Fold.” Whether Apple is actually planning a foldable iPhone or when such a model might be released remains unclear.

Subsy emphasizes that the model is not intended to make any statements about the internal structure or future technology. Rather, it serves as a “physical reference” to check size and handling. This allows us to understand how the device feels when open and closed and how the form factor compares to existing foldables. The hinge does not depict a possible Apple design, but uses a simple mechanism to represent folding and movement.

The range of functions includes an outer contour that is as close as possible to the leaked CAD renders, as well as proportions for size comparison in the real world. Subsy offers several variants: an AMS version, in which colored areas make the displays and their usable dimensions clearer, a single-color version for printers without AMS, and an “aspect ratio” variant. The latter is intended to illustrate how a 16:9 video looks on both displays.

Subsy does not specify any support structures as a prerequisite for printing. PLA prints cleanly, PETG may also work, but has not been tested. If the joint feels too tight at first, the designer recommends gently moving the mechanism several times to break in the tolerances.