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A fan-made concept video by designer Gunhoo Lee imagines Apple's foldable iPhone Ultra with a 7.8-inch inner display, Touch ID, a mechanical hinge, a dual-battery system, and an A20 chip, aligning with months of rumors as Apple is expected to unveil a foldable iPhone alongside the iPhone 18 Pro/Max at its fall keynote.
Apple has scheduled a September 9 launch at Apple Park (with livestream) where a foldable iPhone and Pro/Pro Max refresh are expected, while the base iPhone 18 may be saved for 2027; the event will also mark John Ternus’s first as Apple’s CEO.
Apple’s first foldable phone, nicknamed the iPhone Ultra (potentially the iPhone Fold), is shrouded in rumors ahead of a likely fall 2026 reveal. Expectations include a book-style fold with a 7.8-inch inner and a 5.5-inch outer display, ~9–9.5mm thickness, four cameras, Touch ID, and a large battery, with iOS 27 beta references suggesting fold/unfold states and expanded widgets. Early leaks peg a premium price around $2,300–$2,500 and initial shipments possibly arriving in December rather than September. Some testers praise the hinge and feel, but camera performance and lack of a telephoto are noted drawbacks, and a follow‑up clamshell (iPhone Flip) could arrive later.
Early testers praise Apple’s iPhone Ultra for its pocket-sized footprint, nearly iPad mini inner display, and a refined hinge, with the camera viewfinder also getting praise. However, the device lacks a telephoto lens and Face ID, which could deter some buyers at an expected $2,000 price and may push upgrades toward the iPhone 18 Pro lineup.
As foldable smartphones like the Galaxy Z Flip8 gain traction, Apple is expected to enter the market alongside Google and Samsung; but with prices around $2,000, the devices risk remaining a premium niche unless mass appeal and functionality justify the cost.
The iPhone Ultra, Apple’s rumored first foldable high-end iPhone, is said to launch over $2,000 but will reportedly drop key features including a telephoto camera, Action button/mute switch, Face ID, MagSafe, and a physical SIM, in favor of Touch ID in the side button and eSIM-only support.
Early impressions from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggest Apple’s first foldable iPhone Ultra impresses testers with a passport-style form factor, durable hinge, and an iPad-like internal layout (roughly a 7.8-inch inner display and a 5.5-inch cover). Testers praised its use as a camera viewfinder and strong performance in gaming, productivity, and entertainment, but noted potential drawbacks like the absence of a telephoto lens and a switch back to Face ID/Touch ID considerations. The device is expected to be unveiled Sept. 8 alongside iPhone 18 Pro models, with limited initial supply and a price above $2,000, and Apple may raise prices on other iPhones due to rising memory costs.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports early testers of Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra praise its pocket-friendly form factor, durable hinge, and iPad-like inner display that’s easy to use, including as a camera viewfinder; however, the absence of a telephoto camera could disappoint at an expected $2,000 price. Rumors peg a 5.5-inch cover display, 7.76-inch inner display, and a dual rear camera setup (48MP primary + ultrawide) with features like Touch ID in the power button.
Bloomberg’s Gurman says the foldable iPhone will lack a telephoto camera, leaving only a main wide and ultrawide lens and making true optical zoom impossible; by contrast, iPhone 17 Pro/18 Pro Max rumors suggest 4x–6x optical zoom, so deep-zoom photography on the foldable would be disappointing.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports testers of Apple’s upcoming iPhone Ultra foldable say its durable hinge, large folding display and iPad-like app layouts justify a premium price; although it omits a telephoto camera and may start around $2,000, the device is positioned as a halo product that could boost foldables and draw attention to the broader iPhone lineup.
Tom’s Guide weighs the iPhone Ultra foldable against the iPhone 18 Pro Max, highlighting the Ultra’s 7.8-inch main display and external screen for easier one‑hand use and potential real multitasking, but noting the 18 Pro Max’s advantages in true optical zoom, rumored variable aperture, and longer battery life. Both are expected to run the same A20 Pro chip, making software and price the deciding factors. For now the author leans toward the iPhone 18 Pro Max due to proven performance and endurance, unless foldable software gains and pricing shift the balance toward the Ultra.
Apple’s upcoming September event is expected to introduce up to eight devices, led by the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max (with the standard iPhone 18 arriving later), plus a foldable iPhone Ultra. The lineup may also include AirPods Ultra, two Apple Watches (Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4), a refreshed HomePod/home hub, and an updated Apple TV 4K, with preorders likely around September 11–12 and the event timing around September 9 due to Labor Day. The foldable Ultra could be expensive and limited in availability, while some features (like under‑display Face ID) remain uncertain.
MacRumors reports Apple will split the iPhone 18 rollout: the Pro models (and a foldable iPhone Ultra) debut at a September 2026 event with higher prices driven by memory and component costs, while the standard iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and iPhone Air 2 are released in spring 2027; the lineup is expected to use a 2nm A20 chip with possible costs such as a $100–$300 price increase, and it remains unclear whether Apple will revert to a single launch window after 2027.
Leaks and screen protectors suggest Apple’s anticipated iPhone Ultra may be a foldable with a roughly 7.5-inch inner display, an off-center front camera in the top-right corner, and possibly no Dynamic Island, aligning with Touch ID rumors; a September release is expected, though many details remain unconfirmed.
Leaks indicate Apple’s foldable phone—likely named iPhone Ultra or Fold—will debut at the September 9 event but with very limited initial stock. Production is reportedly targeting around 7–10 million units, with suppliers potentially needing 3–5 months to scale to output. Some reports suggest mass production is moving smoothly in China, while analysts remain divided on the Ultra name and whether the device will ship globally from day one.