Apple’s long-rumoured foldable iPhone may finally be getting closer to reality. A new leak claims that the company’s first foldable smartphone, reportedly called the iPhone Ultra, could debut alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series later this year with a book-style design, an almost invisible display crease, and a premium price tag.
The latest details come from YouTuber and Apple tipster Jon Prosser of Front Page Tech, who shared 3D renders and information allegedly based on sources familiar with the device. While Apple has not confirmed any foldable iPhone plans, the leak offers one of the clearest looks yet at what the company’s foldable ambitions might look like.
iPhone Ultra design
According to the leak, the iPhone Ultra will feature a wider book-style form factor that behaves like a regular iPhone when closed and offers a tablet-like experience when unfolded. The design is said to resemble a passport, with Apple reportedly focusing on reducing the visibility of the display crease.
The foldable is tipped to feature a thin, “over-engineered” hinge that enables a nearly seamless inner display. If accurate, this could help Apple address one of the biggest criticisms of foldable phones today, i.e the visible crease running through the centre of the screen.
The leak also claims the iPhone Ultra will measure just 4.5 mm thick when unfolded, making it slimmer than Apple’s recently launched iPhone Air, which measures 5.6 mm. For context, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 is said to measure around 4.2 mm when unfolded, highlighting how aggressively manufacturers are chasing thinner foldable designs.
The renders show a horizontal rear camera module housing two wide-angle sensors, along with a Camera Control button. Other reported specifications include Apple’s upcoming A20 Pro chipset, an in-house C2 modem, and a new split-screen multitasking feature designed to take advantage of the larger display.
iPhone Ultra expected price
The iPhone Ultra is tipped to cost more than USD 2,000, which translates to roughly Rs 1.88 lakh before taxes and local pricing adjustments. If that estimate proves accurate, it would become Apple’s most expensive smartphone ever.
For buyers, the first-generation nature of the device is worth keeping in mind. Apple’s entry into the foldable market will undoubtedly attract attention, but consumers may want to compare it closely with established alternatives from Samsung, Google, Vivo, and OPPO, especially if pricing lands at the very top end of the premium segment.
