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A Digital Chat Station Weibo leak says the iPhone Ultra’s foldable design uses two split batteries rated at 1,921 mAh and 2,962 mAh (roughly 4,883 mAh nominal, ~5,000 mAh typical). The capacity would rival the rumored Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, with Apple’s device expected to debut in September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, with no delay indicated.
The FCC listing for model GZDQ6 shows Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold, a foldable phone with full 5G (including mmWave), NFC, UWB, Thread, and wireless charging, plus satellite connectivity. Tests mention both open and closed modes during voice calls, indicating a true foldable device, as Google prepares for its Made by Google event on August 12 and the Pixel 11 lineup rollout.
Rumors say Apple's first foldable iPhone Ultra will debut this fall (September 2026) with a 7.8-inch main display and a 5.5-inch exterior screen, a thinner unfolded body, a new hinge, Touch ID in the lock button instead of Face ID, and a tweaked iOS 27 supporting side-by-side multitasking; production is said to be ramping toward about 10 million units with sales likely from late 2026, and a high price around $2,000–$2,399.
A China-sourced report claims Apple’s iPhone Ultra, the company’s first foldable, will launch on time in September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, with design finalized and mass production underway; initial supply is expected to be limited.
Rumors suggest Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra could launch at about $2.3K–$2.5K and, when opened, reveal a 7.8-inch 4:3 OLED display roughly the size of an iPad mini, signaling a blend of iPhone and iPad features ahead of the September event.
Two rumored Apple devices—the iPhone Ultra, a foldable iPhone that could function like an iPad mini when unfolded, and the MacBook Ultra, a touchscreen-enabled MacBook Pro—could gradually reshape the iPad’s role by pushing foldables and touchscreen Macs into Apple's lineup, potentially cannibalizing the iPad over time even if the initial impact remains modest.
Rumors peg the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra with a 500 ppi inner display, 5,000 mAh battery and 45 W charging, plus an S Pen and the best camera—apparently exclusive to the Ultra. The standard Fold 8 would reportedly skip these upgrades, creating a two-tier lineup that may boost margins but disappoint shoppers hoping for S Pen across the line; Samsung faces competition from Apple's foldables as it awaits official confirmation.
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra will launch with severely limited stock (about 7–8 million units for 2H26, 0.5–1 million in Q3), making a September release unlikely. Delivery could take 4–6 weeks or longer, with December availability at best, and scalpers pricing the device 50–100% above retail; full availability is expected to improve by early 2027.
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple's foldable iPhone, reportedly named iPhone Ultra, will be unveiled alongside the iPhone 18 Pro/Max but pre-orders may not begin until late 2026 due to manufacturing challenges; price is expected around $2,299–$2,499, with suppliers shipping roughly 7–8 million foldables in 2026 versus 20–22 million iPhone 18 Pro models, and a September reveal with October availability is likely, echoing the iPhone X launch timeline.
Reports say Apple plans at least five new iPhone models between late 2026 and early 2027, led by its first foldable priced around $2,500 with a production target near 10 million units. While iPhone remains Apple’s revenue driver, the multi-model lineup and the halo foldable could help lift prices and expand the addressable market, potentially boosting services later, but the foldable is unlikely to move quarterly numbers this year and carries execution risk.
Apple plans to produce up to 10 million foldable iPhone Ultra units this year, boosting total iPhone production to about 220 million alongside 70 million iPhone 18 Pro/Max models; IDC forecasts around 240 million iPhone shipments for the year, with the Ultra likely priced up to $3,000 for high-storage variants as Apple secures components amid chip shortages.
Counterpoint Research forecasts foldable smartphones will average about $1,485 in 2026 (up 18% from 2025), driven by higher-priced book-type models like the anticipated iPhone Fold; clamshells are expected to lose ground while premium foldables around $1,600–$2,000 grow, with top-tier devices potentially reaching $2,500–$3,000, a trend Apple’s entry could amplify across the high-end segment.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is arriving this month as the Fold 7’s successor, boasting a significantly sharper inner display, a 5,000 mAh battery with 45W charging, a lighter 4.1mm unfolded profile at about 215 g, a 50MP ultrawide camera, smaller front cameras, the return of S Pen support, and a new color lineup including an online-exclusive green, along with a reduced crease for a more premium foldable experience.
Apple is reportedly planning a wide product push for its 20th iPhone anniversary in 2027, including four new iPad Pro models (11-inch and 13-inch) with faster chips—potentially the M7—and a vapor‑chamber cooling system, plus a redesigned entry‑level MacBook Pro. Separately, Bloomberg notes Apple is ramping up development of its first foldable phone, expected to launch later this year, with Nikkei Asia citing strong demand and an initial production target around 10 million units before a larger rollout.
Apple reportedly plans a broader foldable iPhone rollout, targeting about 10 million units to be produced this year—up from 7–8 million earlier estimates—as part of a multi-model lineup slated for the second half of 2026 into 2027, aiming to strengthen its position in the premium smartphone market where Samsung leads; Apple has not publicly commented on the plan, and the stock moved modestly in the prior session.