iPhone Ultra Launch Date, Price, Camera, Battery, Chip, Display: What Leaks Suggest

Apple is reportedly preparing to unveil its first foldable iPhone, at its upcoming launch event during the Fall period 2026. It is expected to be called the iPhone Ultra. The company will also introduce the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max during the event in September, followed by pre-orders and sale. Here's everything we know so far about iPhone Ultra launch date, price, camera, battery, chip and display.

iPhone Ultra launch date: When is Apple's foldable iPhone expected to roll out?

If Apple follows the trend, iPhone Ultra launch will happen at its September 2026 launch event. The date? It is expected to happen on 8th or 9th September this year. Along with the iPhone Ultra, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are also expected to be launched at that event.

However, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the iPhone Ultra may not be available for pre-orders for some time. He suggests pre-orders and sales will not commence before the fourth quarter of 2026.

iPhone Ultra price: How much could Apple's foldable iPhone cost?

If leaks are to be believed, then the iPhone Ultra price will likely make it Apple's most premium smartphone yet. The expected iPhone Ultra price is rumoured to be around $2,000. In India, the iPhone Ultra price could hit the ₹2-lakh mark. Apple is also said to be increasing iPhone Ultra production to 10 million units. What does that indicate? It shows Apple has great confidence in the success of its debut foldable.

Ming-Chi Quo suggests that iPhone Ultra demand will be high and that will be so even if Apple even raises the price to between $2,300-$2,500 (approx. up to Rs. 2,40,000).

iPhone Ultra camera specifications: What cameras will the foldable iPhone feature?

The foldable iPhone Ultra camera will be using the extra space judiciously. It is expected to pack 2 rear cameras—a 48MP main camera and a 48MP Ultra Wide camera.

iPhone Ultra camera at the front, may have an 18MP Center Stage clicker. Leaks suggest the device won't include zoom capabilities of a telephoto camera present in the Pro models.

iPhone Ultra battery: Bigger battery than Samsung Galaxy TriFold?

The iPhone Ultra battery capacity will reportedly be massive at 5,800mAh. If true, this would be higher than that of the Samsung Galaxy TriFold (5,600mAh).

iPhone Ultra processor: Apple's new A20 Pro chip explained

The iPhone Ultra is expected to be powered by Apple's new A20 Pro chip touting a 2-nanometer process and the use of WMCM (Wafer-level Multi-Chip Module). It will be managing everything that is in the iPhone Ultra to provide a fast and long-lasting performance.

iPhone Ultra Display: How Tough and smooth will the iPhone Ultra screen be?

Well, to start with, the iPhone Ultra display is expected to be crease-free. That is the least of the expectations as Samsung has taken great steps forward in creating the best displays for its foldables. It has taken years of research to get it right and Apple cannot affpord to get the iPhone Ultra display wrong. When it comes to the stats, here is what is widely expected: It may be a book-style foldable and not a clamshell. The display size is expected at 5.5-inch (outer display) and a 7.8-inch (inner) and the thickness may be under 5 mm thick (open).