Everyone wants to see the iPhone Flip. It's Apple's first attempt at a foldable phone. For those who aren't convinced that Apple is going to try something radical with its design, there is a new leak that helps shed some light.

John Prosser, a regular leaker, was persuaded to break into the discussion about the foldable iPhone and reveal that Apple is indeed working on such a device. He also divulged some design details, and it sounds like Apple's first foldable could be quite different from something like the Galaxy Fold.

When pressed by another user to reveal whether this device would appear this year, Prosser quickly dismissed it.

This should come as no surprise to those who have been following the iPhone 12 rumor. A big iPhone release this year would shake up the design considerably, but nothing as radical as a folding display, according to leaks. Assuming Apple is quite in line with its design, we may see a foldable iPhone 13 or perhaps an iPhone 14 the following year.

Prosser then revealed additional information about the foldable iPhone. Rather than going for a single flexible display like Samsung's Galaxy Fold, Apple appears to be going for an LG G8X ThinQ-like design, with an iPhone 11-style frame and Face ID on the outside to avoid smearing the display on the inside.

A look at the archives of the USPTO's website reveals that Apple has several patents on foldable phones. Some are traditional book or clamshell designs, others are more outlandish, and the "scrolling" unfolding display is a prominent example.

However, Apple is known for being "fastidious" with its hardware; unlike its Android rivals, such as the Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Z Flip, and Motorola Razr, which are willing to experiment, Apple has at least once tends to stick with similar designs for several years. In short, even if Apple were in the process of producing a foldable device, it would not be entering the market anytime soon.

Samsung is currently the biggest player in the foldable phone space; with the launch of the Galaxy Fold 2, Samsung is in a position to refine its design and solidify its position. However, Apple's brand loyalty should not be ignored.