Apple’s first foldable iPhone may offer tablet-like screen space without fully becoming a small iPad. According to Mark Gurman’s reported details, the device widely referred to as the iPhone Ultra is expected to use a 7.8-inch internal display and a 5.5-inch cover display, creating a larger workspace when opened while retaining a more pocketable phone form when closed.
That internal panel could make the foldable more useful for multitasking than a conventional iPhone, but Gurman has cautioned that buyers should not expect the same degree of multitasking flexibility available on the iPad Pro. Apple reportedly wants the product to remain an iPhone first, rather than position it as a full tablet replacement.
A larger canvas, with limits
Apple reportedly tested a shorter Apple Pencil designed for the foldable’s body, although the accessory is unlikely to reach the market. Combined with the expected limits on multitasking, that suggests Apple may be drawing a deliberate line between its foldable phone and the iPad lineup—despite the nearly 8-inch display available when the device is unfolded.
The reported hardware choices also point to a device shaped by the constraints of a folding design. Gurman has reconfirmed expectations for Touch ID instead of Face ID, potentially using a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The phone is also said to lack a telephoto camera, an unusual omission for a model expected to occupy the highest-priced tier of the iPhone family.
Premium positioning could come with camera compromises
Earlier pricing reports have suggested a starting price of about $2,000, though Apple has not announced pricing or specifications. At that level, the absence of a telephoto lens could be a more consequential trade-off for buyers coming from an iPhone Pro Max, where camera versatility is a core part of the appeal.
Reports from people who have used the foldable have described its hinge and ergonomics favorably, but those claims remain unverified until Apple unveils the hardware. Apple is reportedly set to hold its “Surprise and shine” event on September 9, where the foldable iPhone is expected to be among the major announcements.
If these details prove accurate, the iPhone Ultra will be aimed less at shoppers seeking the most complete specification sheet and more at those who value Apple’s first folding form factor. Key questions remain around final software capabilities, camera performance, accessories, pricing, and availability.
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