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Images and a diagram circulating on X and Baidu reportedly show the foldable iPhone’s motherboard—though authenticity is unconfirmed; the device is expected to debut with the iPhone 18 Pro lineup next month, with rumored specs including a 5.5-inch cover display, 7.8-inch inner display, A20 Pro chip, 5,000 mAh battery, and 48 MP dual rear cameras plus 18 MP selfies on both displays, with a starting price around $2,000.
Apple is rumored to launch three premium iPhones this September—the 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, and 18 Ultra—with widely varying prices: Pro starting around $1,199, Pro Max around $1,299, and Ultra rumored at $2,400–$2,500, with limited supply and a staggered global release after the event.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple will invite media this week for its annual iPhone event, likely on September 9, where the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to be unveiled along with a foldable iPhone reportedly named the iPhone Ultra; rumors also mention a ceramic-cased Apple Watch Series 12 and two AirPods 5 models.
Analysts say the iPhone 18 Pro could see only a modest price hike to about $1,199 (a ~9% increase) with the Pro Max around $1,299, as Apple weighs higher component costs and may absorb some of them to avoid steep sticker shocks, keeping within rivals’ pricing; higher-storage variants could still command larger jumps.
MacRumors says Apple is likely to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a foldable iPhone called the iPhone Ultra in September. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman expects the event on or around September 9, with pre-orders possibly beginning mid‑September (around Sept. 11–18) to avoid Labor Day or the 9/11 anniversary. The regular iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e aren’t expected until 2027 under a new launch strategy, while the Ultra may launch in the US first. As with recent years, event videos are typically pre‑recorded, with in‑person demos for select reporters.
Apple has consistently announced iPhone events 14 days before the launch, and 9to5Mac expects a Sept. 9, 2026 reveal for the iPhone 18 Pro/Ultra lineup with invites likely around Aug. 26. The lineup is expected to include the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a Foldable iPhone possibly called iPhone Ultra, while the standard iPhone 18, 18e, and Air 2 would come in spring 2027. The event will also mark John Ternus’s first iPhone keynote as CEO, beginning Sept. 1, signaling a new era for Apple.”,
PhoneArena editor Sebastian Pier argues Apple may reserve a key camera feature (variable aperture) for the iPhone 18 Pro Max, potentially making the smaller iPhone 18 Pro feel diminished and breaking the dual-Pro lineup that let buyers choose size without compromises; he notes variable aperture may be less crucial thanks to computational photography and space limits, and warns against marketing that could label the Pro as the “lesser” model.
On this episode of The MacRumors Show, Michael Fisher (MrMobile) weighs in on rumors of Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra — expected to pair a ~7.8-inch inner display with a ~5.5-inch outer screen, a two-lens rear camera (no telephoto), side Touch ID, and a price north of $2,000 — along with design aims to minimize creases via a layered glass display and liquid-metal hinge, durability questions, and hints from iOS 27 beta about hinge-specific software features.
Rumors say iPhone 18 Pro will differentiate itself with a major Main camera upgrade (thicker module and possible variable aperture), an Apple-designed C2 modem for better battery life and privacy, and design changes including a Dark Cherry color and a 35% smaller Dynamic Island, with Pro Max battery life boosted by a larger battery.
Color rumors peg the iPhone 18 Pro/Max to a new Dark Cherry shade (replacing Cosmic Orange) alongside Silver, Dark Gray, and Light Blue, while the foldable iPhone Ultra is said to launch in a limited palette—likely white with a second color such as indigo/dark blue in some leaks. Color previews vary with lighting and mockups, and Apple’s standard iPhone 18 isn’t expected until spring 2027. The Pro lineup is expected to be unveiled at an event the week of Sept. 9, with a launch around Sept. 18.
A leaker posted video and images of fake iPhone 18 Pro/Max cases, suggesting Apple may offer a light-blue finish and a broader TechWoven color lineup. While these cases are counterfeit, they echo rumored official colors ahead of Apple’s September launch of the iPhone 18 Pro/Max and a foldable iPhone model codenamed the iPhone Ultra.
Mashable’s iPhone 18 rumor roundup says the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are slated for a fall 2026 launch, with the standard iPhone 18 and 18e likely arriving in early 2027; prices are expected to rise, with iPhone 18 Pro around $1,399 and estimates of $250–$300 increases across the lineup. Colors for the Pro models are tipped to include light blue, silver, dark gray, and dark cherry. Internally Apple is rumored to standardize 12GB RAM, introduce A20/A20 Pro chips, a C2 modem, 5G satellite support, and an N2 Wi‑Fi chip, plus a 5,000mAh battery; design tweaks include a potentially smaller Dynamic Island and a slightly bulkier Pro Max. The Pro camera is said to get major upgrades, including a larger aperture and possibly variable aperture, while iOS 27 will bring Siri AI improvements; a foldable iPhone Ultra is also teased for later. As with all leaks, take it with caution.
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in early September, with a likely September 9 event; pre-orders could begin on September 12, or September 18 if the event shifts, and releases would follow around September 18–25 depending on the final date.
Rumors say the iPhone 18 Pro (and Pro Max) will debut three design changes: a unified rear glass and aluminum color for a seamless look; a Dynamic Island about 35% smaller with some Face ID components moved under the display (not a hole-punch design); and new colors led by Dark Cherry, with Silver and Light Blue, while Space Gray/Black could return as a fourth color.
Tom's Guide argues that Apple's expected foldable iPhone Ultra will trade some flagship features for the novelty of a foldable form factor, notably a missing telephoto lens (relying on the main camera with digital zoom) and the absence of Face ID, potentially replaced by Touch ID. With a rumored price north of $2,000, the Ultra may underdeliver on core camera and biometric capabilities compared with the iPhone 18 Pro/Max, prompting questions about whether the premium is worth it.