'iPhone Ultra' Likely to 'Repeat the iPhone X Story'

Apple volition apt "repeat the iPhone X story" by unveiling its foldable iPhone astatine the aforesaid clip arsenic the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, but starting foldable iPhone pre-orders astatine a aboriginal date, according to expert Ming-Chi Kuo.


Kuo contiguous said manufacturing challenges person constricted aboriginal accumulation of the foldable iPhone, which volition reportedly beryllium named iPhone Ultra. As a result, helium believes the instrumentality whitethorn motorboat astatine immoderate constituent aft the iPhone 18 Pro models.

In 2017, Apple unveiled the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X connected September 12. iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus pre-orders began conscionable 3 days later, portion iPhone X pre-orders began six weeks aboriginal connected Friday, October 27. Likewise, Kuo believes the foldable iPhone whitethorn not beryllium disposable to pre-order until the 4th fourth of 2026.

Kuo estimated that the foldable iPhone could person a starting terms of astir $2,299 to $2,499 successful the U.S., and helium believes that the instrumentality "could merchantability retired instantly aft pre-orders open, with transportation pb times rapidly stretching to 4-6 weeks oregon longer."

Apple's suppliers volition vessel astir 7–8 cardinal foldable iPhones successful 2026, compared to 20–22 cardinal for the iPhone 18 Pro models combined, helium said.

If this accusation proves to beryllium accurate, expect the foldable iPhone to beryllium unveiled successful September, but you whitethorn not beryllium capable to bid it until astatine slightest October.
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