started · updated
Apple iPhone Ultra: Leaks reveal details on upcoming foldable device
Leaks and internal reports suggest Apple is preparing its first foldable smartphone, which is widely referred to internally as the ‘iPhone Ultra’. Evidence from the iOS 27 developer beta includes device identifiers (such as V68) that correspond to a foldable model, alongside other upcoming devices like the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a new iPhone Air.
The rumored iPhone Ultra is expected to feature a book-style design with a 5.5-inch outer display and a 7.8-inch inner OLED display. Technical specifications point to a high-end build using a titanium and aluminum chassis, an A20 Pro chip manufactured on a 2nm process, and 12GB of RAM. To manage the slim profile, which may be as thin as 4.5mm when unfolded, the device might utilize a liquid metal hinge and potentially replace Face ID with an integrated Touch ID sensor on the side button.
While a formal announcement is not confirmed, reports suggest a potential unveiling in September 2026. The device is expected to be positioned as a premium flagship, with price estimates exceeding 2,000 dollars or euros. Some analysts suggest Apple may adopt a staggered release strategy, launching premium Pro and Ultra models first, followed by standard models in early 2027.
Entities
Apple · Bloomberg · Ice Universe · Mark Gurman · Ming-Chi Kuo · Samsung · Samsung Display · TSMC · iPhone Ultra
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The iPhone Ultra is expected to have a thickness of approximately 4.5mm when unfolded. mrmad.com.tw · www.iphoneworld.com.es · www.phoneswiki.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Apple is expected to unveil the foldable iPhone in September 2026. www.iphoneworld.com.es · www.soydemac.com · iphone-mania.jp
- [● 4 SOURCES] The device is rumored to include 12GB of RAM. mrmad.com.tw · www.phoneswiki.com · www.soydemac.com · www.iphoneworld.com.es
- [● 4 SOURCES] The device is rumored to be powered by an A20 Pro chip manufactured using a 2nm process. mrmad.com.tw · www.iphoneworld.com.es · www.phoneswiki.com · www.soydemac.com
- [● 18 SOURCES] Apple employees are widely using the name ‘iPhone Ultra’ to refer to the company’s upcoming foldable device. gizchina.it · mrmad.com.tw · geekzilla.tech · phone.cnmo.com · www.iphoneworld.com.es · +9 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The device is rumored to feature a titanium and aluminum chassis. mrmad.com.tw · www.iphoneworld.com.es · www.phoneswiki.com · www.soydemac.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] The iPhone Ultra is expected to be priced above 2,000 euros or dollars. mrmad.com.tw · www.iphoneworld.com.es · www.soydemac.com · iphone-mania.jp · www.apfelnews.de
- [● 9 SOURCES] The foldable iPhone is expected to feature a 5.5-inch outer display and a 7.8-inch inner display. mrmad.com.tw · www.iphoneworld.com.es · www.phoneswiki.com · www.soydemac.com · www.techritual.com · +3 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The foldable iPhone is expected to be presented in September 2026. mrmad.com.tw · www.apfelnews.de · www.iphoneworld.com.es · iphone-mania.jp
- [● 4 SOURCES] The iOS 27 beta contains internal identifiers for a foldable iPhone, likely the iPhone Ultra. laverdadnoticias.com · geekzilla.tech · www.blog-nouvelles-technologies.fr · iphone-mania.jp