A book-style iPhone that unfolds into a compact tablet could be Apple’s next big mobile-computing play—if the current rumors prove accurate. At IFA 2026, accessory brand Celly displayed a nonfunctional mockup based on circulating reports and renders of the device, commonly referred to as the iPhone Ultra. Apple has not confirmed either the handset or that name; TrendForce has provisionally called it the “iPhone 18 Fold.”
The mockup’s short, wide proportions point toward a device meant to bridge phone and small-tablet use. Rumored display sizes are approximately 5.5 inches on the outside and 7.8 inches when opened. That inner panel would put the device in a class aimed at reading, video, multitasking, and other tasks that benefit from more room than a conventional phone can provide.
A useful form-factor clue, not a finished-device preview
The Celly unit is not a working prototype, so its physical details should not be treated as final hardware. It appears relatively thick when closed, with notably angular edges, and its display crease is prominent. Current reporting suggests Apple is working to substantially reduce the crease, meaning the mockup is a better guide to the possible footprint than to final materials, comfort, or screen quality.
It also places the volume buttons along the top edge, a position that recent rumors have similarly suggested. The model shows a side-mounted Touch ID sensor and a front-facing camera positioned in a display corner. A pill-shaped rear camera island holds two cameras, matching reports that the phone may use 48-megapixel wide and ultra-wide cameras.
A premium foldable with a possible camera trade-off
The rumored hardware is said to include Apple’s A20 Pro chip built on a 2nm process, but the camera arrangement may be a more consequential point for prospective buyers. Reports do not include a dedicated telephoto camera. On a device expected to occupy the high end of the foldable market, that omission could be a meaningful trade-off for users who prioritize zoom photography alongside a larger screen.
TrendForce estimates a starting price of $2,099 to $2,299, with higher-end configurations potentially exceeding $3,000. Those are analyst estimates, not Apple pricing. Apple has an official September 9 event scheduled, where the foldable is expected alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, but the company has not announced any of those products.
For tablet-minded buyers, the key question will be whether Apple can make that roughly 7.8-inch canvas feel meaningfully more capable than a large phone while remaining practical as an everyday handset. The IFA mockup suggests the intended direction, but Apple’s final design, display treatment, cameras, price, and availability remain unconfirmed.
Post Footer automatically generated by Add Post Footer Plugin for wordpress.
