Highlights
- Apple is set to unveil its first foldable iPhone, possibly named iPhone Ultra, at the “Surprise and Shine” event on September 9.
- Expected features: book-style foldable design, 7.76-inch inner display, 5.49-inch outer screen, A20 Pro chipset, 12GB RAM, dual 48MP rear camera, and 5,400–5,800mAh battery.
- It could be priced somewhere between $2,000–$2,500 with storage options up to 1TB.
Apple is all set to host its next major hardware event next week and this year brings a major change to the iPhone lineup. Apart from the usual iPhone Pro and Pro Max models, the upcoming Apple event is much hyped as Apple prepares to finally unveil its first foldable iPhone, which may be called the iPhone Ultra.
Here’s everything we currently know about the expected iPhone Ultra including its launch date, price, design, display, cameras, performance and battery.
iPhone Ultra Launch
Apple has already announced that its much-anticipated ‘Surprise and Shine’ event will be held on September 9 at 10 am PT (10:30 pm IST). The event is scheduled to take place at the Steve Jobs Theatre in Apple Park, Cupertino, California.
Apple is also reportedly considering a return to a fully in-person product launch with its executives presenting the new products from the venue. The event will be available through Apple’s website and YouTube, while the Apple TV app is also expected to carry the livestream on both Apple and Android devices.
Although Apple has not officially confirmed the iPhone Ultra, the foldable is widely expected to be introduced alongside the flagship iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
iPhone Ultra – Expected Design and Display
Apple’s foldable iPhone 3D renders. (Image credit – iDesigner3D)
The iPhone Ultra is going to be Apple’s first foldable smartphone and it appears the brand has decided to go with a book-style approach. Leaked dummy units suggest that Apple could take a different approach from some existing foldables by using a wider outer display rather than a tall and narrow cover screen.
A dummy model of Apple’s foldable iPhone. (Image credit – Apple Insider)
When folded, the device is expected to have a passport-like form factor. Once unfolded, its larger internal screen could offer a tablet-style experience similar to the iPad mini.
Leaked schematics suggest that the foldable could measure 9.23mm thick at its thinnest point when folded excluding the rear camera module. The camera plateau itself is reportedly 4.46mm thick.
iPhone Ultra renders @iDesigner3D pic.twitter.com/i8Avc89nnh
— Tech Home (@TechHome100) September 5, 2026
At the rear, the smartphone is expected to feature a horizontal, pill-shaped camera module. The module could house two cameras along with an LED flash and microphone. A USB Type-C port is expected at the bottom of the handset, while the outer display could feature a centrally positioned hole-punch cutout. The inner display is also reportedly expected to have a front camera cutout positioned towards the top-left corner.
Dummy unit of Apple’s first foldable. (Image credit – Apple Insider)
Apple is also said to be working on the hinge and internal construction to make the display crease less noticeable. Reports claim that the company could use new adhesive technology along with other structural changes to make the crease almost invisible when the device is fully unfolded.
The main foldable screen is tipped to measure 7.76 inches, with a resolution of 2,713×1,920 pixels. When the phone is closed, users are expected to interact with a 5.49-inch outer display offering 2,088×1,422 pixels. Both screens are expected to follow a 4:3 aspect ratio.
🔥🔥 iPhone Ultra 🍎🍎! pic.twitter.com/MZWejWNON5
— AppleBuu (@MajinBuofficia) September 5, 2026
Apple is also rumoured to bring back Touch ID on the iPhone Ultra instead of Face ID. This would be a significant change, considering that the last iPhone to feature Touch ID was the iPhone 8.
iPhone Ultra – Expected Specifications
The alleged iPhone Ultra could be powered by Apple’s upcoming A20 Pro chipset. The processor is expected to be manufactured using TSMC’s 2nm process, which could allow for higher transistor density while also improving performance and power efficiency compared with the current generation.
Apple is also reportedly exploring advanced chip packaging technology that could bring memory closer to the processor. Although the company does not generally disclose RAM specifications, the iPhone Ultra is rumoured to feature 12GB of RAM.
On the software front, the foldable is expected to run iOS 27, which Apple first announced during its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026 in June.
The first foldable iPhone is expected to feature a dual rear camera setup.
Mark Gurman has published an image of an original case for the iPhone Ultra; there are just over three days left until the announcement of Apple’s first foldable iPhone. After a long series of rumors and concepts, a new era of technology is about to begin! 🔥🔥🍎🍎!! https://t.co/gDEDOnnmne
— AppleBuu (@MajinBuofficia) September 5, 2026
Both cameras are rumoured to use 48-megapixel sensors and the setup is expected to include a main camera and an ultra-wide camera. Apple is reportedly not planning to include a dedicated telephoto camera, potentially helping the company keep the internal hardware more compact. For selfies and video calls, the outer screen could feature a 24-megapixel hole-punch camera. The inner display is also expected to include a front-facing camera.
The iPhone Ultra could feature the largest battery capacity ever seen on an Apple smartphone. Current reports suggest a battery capacity between 5,400mAh and 5,800mAh. If accurate, this would give the foldable a larger battery than the capacity reportedly offered by the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
One of the first looks at the iPhone Ultra dummy unit. (Image credit – Sonny Dickson on X)
iPhone Ultra keeps cooling off pic.twitter.com/VUSuRSjboO
— TOTTI (@TOTTI6t21) September 4, 2026
iPhone Ultra – Expected Price and Colour Options in India
Apple has not announced any pricing but leaked information points towards a price well above that of the company’s current Pro Max models. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has previously suggested a starting price of $2,000 (roughly Rs 1.75 lakh) or higher in the US.
Some other reports have placed the expected price between $2,000 and $2,500.
There is also a reported breakdown of three storage versions. According to this leak, the 256GB model could cost around $2,320, while the 512GB and 1TB variants could be priced at approximately $2,610 and $2,900, respectively.
As for colour options, some alleged camera protectors point to silver and dark blue finishes. Another leak has mentioned black, white and a Product Red-like option. However, Mark Gurman has claimed that the device will not be offered in red or green.
Notably, none of these hardware specifications, pricing details or features has been confirmed by Apple yet.
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