iPhone Ultra foldable specs leak price and launch timeline

The first concrete leak shows Apple’s upcoming iPhone Ultra will fold into a 7.8‑inch tablet‑sized inner display and start at roughly $2,000 (~160 k RUB) [1].

Design and hardware highlights

The leaked mock‑up shows a white, almost bezel‑less front panel with a dual‑camera module and a titanium frame. Apple plans a vapor‑chamber cooling system that circulates de‑ionised water to the chip, a feature first seen on the iPhone 17 Pro and claimed to boost sustained performance by 40 % versus earlier graphite solutions [1]. The device will be only 4.5 mm thick when unfolded, matching the thinness of current flagship tablets, while the closed thickness is expected to be 9–9.5 mm. The outer display measures about 5.5 inches, giving a “passport‑like” footprint that is shorter but wider than a typical iPhone [2].

Specs, color and production outlook

Apple is reportedly fitting the A20 2‑nm processor, up to 12 GB RAM, and a large 5,000–5,800 mAh battery [1]. The camera suite will consist of two rear 48 MP sensors (standard and ultra‑wide) and a front‑facing sensor hidden in the left‑top corner of the inner screen [2]. Touch ID will replace Face ID, moving the fingerprint sensor to a side button to save vertical space [2]. Early reports suggest only a single white color will launch, echoing Apple’s historic minimal‑palette approach; other shades such as light blue or indigo have been mentioned but remain unconfirmed [1][2].

Production challenges persist. Early‑stage assembly has hit SMT (surface‑mount) bottlenecks, and the hinge reportedly failed durability tests in some cycles [1]. Despite these issues, Apple’s supply chain partners plan a pilot run at Foxconn in July, with mass production slated for September 2026 [1].

What to watch

• Price milestones: $2,000 launch price versus the current $1,735 iPhone 18 Pro Max average.
• Supply constraints: Limited color options and reported hinge issues could keep inventory tight through late 2026.
• Cooling performance claims: Apple’s 40 % performance boost figure will be tested once the device is in hands; on‑device benchmarks will be the first concrete check.

The iPhone Ultra’s foldable form factor and premium pricing mark Apple’s boldest hardware gamble yet, raising questions about whether the market will absorb a $2,000 tablet‑sized phone and how the vapor‑chamber cooling will perform under real‑world loads.