Apple's iPhone Fold has been in development for years, delayed by concerns over visible creases in early display prototypes. By late 2024, around 100 test units were reportedly built for internal evaluation. While Apple keeps these devices closely guarded, Oppo's new Find N6 folding phone offers a compelling preview of what consumers might expect.

Samsung's folding phones have struggled with crease visibility and dust vulnerability since launching eight years ago. These issues were particularly problematic for Apple, which reportedly rejected early Samsung display samples and had to involve its own engineers. The Oppo Find N6 claims to solve these problems with its "Zero-Feel Crease" technology using 3D Liquid Printing and Auto-Smoothing Flex Glass.

The Find N6 achieves what Apple has been pursuing: a nearly invisible crease that remains flat even after extensive use. Oppo certifies the display for 600,000 folds while maintaining its crease-free appearance, with a million-fold lifespan before developing more noticeable creasing. This durability suggests Apple's iPhone Fold could launch at $1,999 with similar crease-free technology, potentially solving the folding phone's biggest aesthetic drawback.