A book-style foldable iPhone could blur the line between phone and small tablet, and Apple has reportedly considered an accessory that would lean into that larger-screen use case. According to Bloomberg's Power On newsletter, Apple built and tested a dedicated Apple Pencil prototype for its first foldable iPhone, informally referred to as the iPhone Ultra. The company reportedly considered selling the accessory, though it is now considered unlikely to arrive with the device.
A Pencil built for a phone-sized foldable
The reported prototype was not simply an existing iPad Pencil paired with a new phone. It was said to be shorter and more compact, with magnetic attachment along the foldable iPhone's side intended to handle both storage and charging. That arrangement could be less practical than it is on an iPad, however: an accessory mounted on the edge may get in the way on a device meant to be opened and closed like a book.
The more consequential issue may be the inner display. Foldable panels are more vulnerable than the rigid glass surfaces on conventional iPhones, and Apple is reportedly concerned that a Pencil tip could leave visible marks on the screen. That risk offers a practical explanation for caution, regardless of Apple's long-standing decision to keep Apple Pencil support within the iPad lineup.
A productivity direction that remains unconfirmed
The experiment is notable because Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8, the most direct book-style foldable comparison cited in the report, does not support the S Pen. On a phone that becomes closer to a small tablet when unfolded, a stylus could make sense for notes, document annotation, and drawing in ways it does not on a conventional iPhone.
For now, the Pencil should be treated as a prototype rather than a planned product. Apple has confirmed an event for September 9, 2026, where its first foldable iPhone is expected alongside new Pro models, but the reported Pencil is unlikely to be part of that launch. Even if it never reaches customers, the testing suggests Apple has at least explored positioning its foldable as a portable productivity device, not solely as an iPhone with a larger flexible display.
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