Attention, mobile gaming enthusiasts! While Android has been dominating the gaming phone scene, iOS has been quietly stealing the show with its AAA games, console ports, and creative originals. Apple Arcade, with its curated and high-quality titles, is leagues ahead of Google’s Play Pass. Remember when the iPhone 5S was your go-to gaming console? Those were the days!
Now, imagine playing Sniper Elite 4, Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, or even Death Stranding on a foldable iPhone. With iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 introducing a dedicated Games app and Game Mode, it seems Apple is serious about iOS as a gaming platform. So, what’s next?
Rumors are swirling about a foldable iPhone, and it’s not your typical booklet-style fold. We’re talking a wide iPad mini-style display and a squat passport-style cover screen. The inner screen could be around 7.7 inches with a 14:10 aspect ratio, making it perfect for console-style games and first-person shooters.
While current folding phones excel at multitasking and taking photos, they often fall short when it comes to gaming, especially with console titles. A wider folding screen on an iPhone, paired with a powerful A-series chipset and a hefty battery, could revolutionize mobile gaming.
Huawei’s Pura X gives us a sneak peek into this concept. With a 6.3-inch inner display and a 3.5-inch cover display, it’s well-suited for gaming. If Apple follows suit, we could be in for a treat.
Now, Apple might not market the foldable iPhone as a gaming device, but here’s hoping they go for the weird and wide design to maximize its gaming potential. What do you think? Let us know in the comments below.
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