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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.
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.
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.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple's foldable iPhone Ultra is winning early hands-on praise for its pocket-friendly size, sturdy hinge, and iPad-like UI on the large unfolded display, and even works as a camera viewfinder, but its lack of a telephoto lens may hurt sales. The Ultra is said to use a dual rear camera with a 48MP main sensor plus ultra-wide, relies on side-mounted Touch ID instead of in-display Face ID to keep thickness around 4.5mm unfolded, and is expected to feature a ~5.5-inch outer display and ~7.8-inch inner display. It is rumored to debut around Sept. 9 with the iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max and could start around $2,000, climbing for higher storage.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 appears to be ahead in the foldable race, with strong early preorder performance in Korea and broadly positive reviewer feedback. A reader poll shows the Z Fold 8 garnering roughly 68% of votes versus a sub-15% share for Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone Ultra, while rumors suggest potential design issues for the iPhone Ultra. The piece concludes that Samsung currently holds the edge in foldables, even as Apple remains a significant challenger.
Apple’s iPhone Ultra is rumored to debut as a crease-free foldable thanks to a liquid-metal hinge and a flat-fold display stack, delivering a 7.8-inch inner panel with a 4:3 aspect ratio. It reportedly uses a side-mounted Touch ID, an A20 Pro chip on a 2nm process with 12GB RAM, and foldable-friendly software APIs. The device is said to be announced at a Sept. 8–9 keynote and go on sale Sept. 18 at a price above $2,000 (potentially up to $2,500), with supply likely to be limited at launch and production targets around 10 million units based on leaks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Fixed Focus Digital leak claims the foldable iPhone Ultra will have very limited supply at launch, while the iPhone 18 Pro will use the A20 Pro chip built on TSMC’s 2nm process, delivering up to 18% faster performance and up to 30% better efficiency than the iPhone 17 Pro’s A19 Pro, with Apple’s event reportedly just weeks away.
9to5Mac reports that Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra is expected to debut in September with a very limited initial stock—potentially as few as the first batch of around 10 million units—likely spanning more than the US but still supply‑constrained, and rumors suggest the ‘Ultra’ name may be saved for a 20th‑anniversary model rather than the foldable.
A PhoneArena editorial cites a reader poll: 49% plan to buy the iPhone Ultra and 38% the iPhone 18 Pro, with Ultra expected to exceed $2,300 and Pro around $1,399. The piece argues that higher prices won’t dampen demand, as Apple leans into its first foldable with a bigger battery and the A20 Pro chip, aided by a new leasing program and boosted trade-ins to soften the blow.
An opinion piece argues Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra could lag Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 due to production issues, design quirks, and a higher price, with potential limited availability giving Samsung an edge as it already dominates the foldable market; the article notes a rumored US-first rollout and a price gap (Apple around $2,000+ vs Samsung around $1,900), but emphasizes that the final outcome remains uncertain until Apple unveils the device.