Apple iPhone Ultra: What's the Design and Price of the New Foldable?

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tech giant Apple is rumored to launch its first foldable iPhone this fall under the name "iPhone Ultra." Positioned as the most premium model in the company’s history, the device will reportedly feature a book-style folding design with a starting price of approximately US$1,999, or roughly Rp32 million, for the 256GB variant.

A report from 9to5Mac on May 13, 2026, suggests the iPhone Ultra will feature a distinct design compared to existing foldables. When unfolded, the device is reportedly wider than it is tall, with a 5.3 to 5.5-inch outer screen and a 7.6 to 7.8-inch inner display, resembling an iPad mini. Apple is also rumored to debut a crease-free display for the internal panel.

In terms of aesthetics, the iPhone Ultra will likely adopt elements from the iPhone Air, including a titanium frame and a slim chassis. When folded, the device reportedly resembles two stacked iPhone Air units, though thinner. Apple is expected to offer the model exclusively in black and white.

The camera department will reportedly feature two rear lenses: a 48-megapixel main camera and a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera. However, the device will likely lack the telephoto lens found on Pro models. To accommodate the dual-screen setup, Apple is expected to embed two front-facing cameras using a punch-hole design.

On the software side, iOS 27 is expected to introduce exclusive features for the iPhone Ultra, such as side-by-side multitasking and an interface layout similar to an iPad. However, reports indicate the device will not run iPadOS when unfolded.

For performance, the iPhone Ultra is rumored to utilize the A20 Pro chip, built on a 2-nanometer fabrication process with WMCM technology for improved efficiency. The device is also expected to feature 12GB of RAM and Apple’s proprietary C2 cellular modem, replacing the standard Qualcomm components.

Interestingly, Apple is rumored to omit Face ID on the iPhone Ultra. Instead, the company may reintroduce Touch ID integrated into the power button, similar to the iPad Air and iPad mini. This decision is reportedly due to the device's thin profile, which makes it difficult to house Face ID components for both screens.