Apple’s long-awaited foldable iPhone is set to launch this fall, but a new report today says you may have to wait a little longer (and save up a lot of money) to actually buy it.
New information on iPhone Ultra release date and price
new report from mac world Today, the iPhone Ultra (or iPhone Fold) will be announced alongside the iPhone 18 Pro model, but claims to ship later this year. The report cites an unnamed “source familiar with Apple’s supply chain” and explains that iPhone 18 Pro models are in higher volume production than the iPhone Ultra.
The report likens the situation to the launch of the iPhone 8 and iPhone X in 2017. Apple announced the iPhone 8 and iPhone X at the same time, and the iPhone 8 was released a week later, as usual. However, the iPhone X ultimately did not ship to customers until November.
Today’s report notes that the difference in boot times between the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra may not be as dramatic as the difference between the iPhone 8 and iPhone X.
The regular Pro model is already in production with few cosmetic changes from the current model, but the Ultra still lags behind due to its more advanced design.
Again, this doesn’t mean Apple will introduce an iPhone Ultra at a later date, or even that it won’t ship as quickly as the iPhone X. However, given that mass production has not yet begun, it’s very likely that only the iPhone 18 Pro will hit stores immediately after Apple’s September event, with the Ultra arriving a few weeks later.
In April, bloomberg Apple reported that it is “working on plans” to release a foldable iPhone at the same time as the iPhone 18 Pro model, or “soon after.” However, the report notes that the timing is not final and is subject to change.
Finally, today’s report also confirms expectations that the iPhone Ultra will be expensive.
According to the article, “Final pricing details are still unclear, but sources believe iPhone Ultra could cost as much as $2,500 depending on configuration.” This is mainly due to the foldable display and hinge.
9to5Mac’s opinion
One thing to keep in mind is that Apple a lot There are more iPhone 18 Pro units produced than iPhone Ultra units. A foldable iPhone will be more expensive and will sell in much lower volumes than the iPhone 18 Pro.
Therefore, although mass production of the iPhone Ultra is slower than the iPhone 18 Pro, the production volume will be significantly lower, so it may not be too difficult for Apple to catch up.
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