Apple’s foldable iPhone leaks are back, and this time, it’s not the design that’s raising eyebrows. It’s what looked like a missing feature… that might not be missing after all. Yup, we’re talking about the whole “missing MagSafe” story.
The MagSafe panic was probably overblown
When the first iPhone Fold dummy units leaked, many noticed something odd: no visible MagSafe ring on the back. That quickly turned into speculation that Apple might ditch the feature entirely for its foldable.
But that assumption never really held up. Dummy units are just shells meant to showcase size and proportions. They don’t include internal components like coils or magnets. So, expecting them to show MagSafe was always a bit of a stretch.
Third-party cases suggest MagSafe is still in play
Now, newer leaks are adding some much-needed clarity. The latest batch of leaked third-party cases for the iPhone Fold includes built-in MagSafe magnet rings, which strongly suggests the feature is still part of the final design.
And honestly, that makes a lot more sense. MagSafe isn’t just about charging anymore, but it’s also a full ecosystem of accessories. Dropping it entirely on a flagship device would feel like a step backward, especially for something as premium (and expensive) as a foldable iPhone.
So no, Apple probably didn’t ditch MagSafe. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy to implement here.
The real challenge is fitting MagSafe into something this thin
Here’s where things get tricky. The iPhone Fold is rumored to be just ~4.5mm thick when unfolded, meaning each half is incredibly slim. For context, that’s slimmer than the iPhone Air, which measures around 5.6 mm. While that sounds incredible, it also creates a serious space problem.
Foldables already struggle with internal layout — splitting batteries, managing hinges, and fitting displays into tight spaces. Adding a full magnetic system on top of that? Not exactly straightforward. Not to forget that this wouldn’t be the first time a flagship device shipped without magnets. The Samsung Galaxy S26 series skipped magnets, while the OnePlus Open didn’t come with any sort of wireless charging at all.
Apple, on the other hand, seems to be trying to do both: keep the device ultra-thin and retain MagSafe compatibility. And that’s where things get interesting. At this point, it’s less about whether MagSafe exists and more about how Apple manages to squeeze it in without compromising everything else.
