Apple’s Foldable iPhone May Feature Liquid Metal Hinge, Promising Durability Beyond Titanium
March 28, 2025 Tech News Desk
The long-rumored foldable iPhone may finally be taking shape — and it’s making headlines again, this time for its cutting-edge hinge design. According to a reliable Weibo tipster, Apple is developing a hinge made from liquid metal, a material that could outperform even titanium in strength and durability.
Liquid Metal: 2.5x Stronger Than Titanium
Often referred to as an amorphous alloy or metallic glass, liquid metal has been rumored to be on Apple’s radar for years. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo previously hinted at its potential use in Apple’s foldable devices. The material’s non-crystalline structure gives it superior rigidity, making it ideal for components like hinges that must endure repeated stress and motion.
According to the leak, liquid metal is 2.5 times stronger than titanium, offering enhanced resistance to bending, deformation, and pressure. For a foldable device, where the hinge is a critical stress point, this upgrade could mean greater reliability and longer lifespan.
Crease-Free Display a Priority
Another key benefit of this new hinge structure is its potential to reduce or eliminate the display crease, a common issue in current foldable phones. Apple is reportedly working closely with OLED panel suppliers to refine the flexible display technology, ensuring both the panel’s resilience and a seamless viewing experience.
The liquid metal hinge could provide stronger, more even support to the flexible display, allowing it to better resist finger presses and long-term folding effects.
Foldable iPhone: Hype Meets Hardware
While Apple has yet to confirm any foldable product, the rumors suggest that the “iPhone Fold” — or whatever branding Apple chooses — may be a premium-tier device with engineering innovations aimed at setting it apart from rivals like Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series or Google’s Pixel Fold.
As always with Apple, design, durability, and user experience are expected to be core priorities. The use of liquid metal further reinforces Apple’s focus on premium materials and mechanical reliability.
While no official release date has been announced, the increasing frequency of leaks points to a possible unveiling in late 2025 or early 2026.
