YouTuber Michael Fisher, known as “MrMobile,” joins us on this week’s episode of The Woozad Show to talk about the top rumors about the “iPhone Ultra” and how the device might compare to its competitors.
Michael has covered the foldable phone category since 2019 and has owned or personally reviewed almost every major device, from the original Galaxy Fold to Samsung’s recently redesigned Galaxy Z Fold8. He still carries a Motorola Razr Ultra as his personal phone alongside a rotating stack of review units.
Apple’s foldable iPhone, rumored to be called the iPhone Ultra, is expected to be announced alongside the iPhone 18 Pro this fall, with a 7.8-inch interior display, a 5.5-inch cover display, the A20 chip, and a starting price above $2,000.
Much of the design speculation focuses on Apple adopting a shorter, wider form factor similar to that of the Z Fold8 and older Pixel devices, rather than the taller, narrower shape that most foldables have used for years. To minimize the kink that has hit the category since the original Galaxy Fold, Apple has reportedly opted for a layered glass display structure paired with a liquid metal hinge.
The foldable is expected to come with just two rear lenses and no telephoto lens, despite technical compromises made elsewhere to accommodate a one-button camera control, while Samsung’s rival Z Fold8 Ultra comes with a three-lens system that includes a telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. The foldable iPhone is also expected to use Touch ID built into the side button rather than Face ID, as there reportedly won’t be room for the TrueDepth sensor array in such a thin chassis.
Prices have been a recurring subject of speculation, with BloombergMark Gurman of , claims the foldable will “cross the $2,000 threshold” in the US, which would make it Apple’s most expensive iPhone. Durability is also likely to come under scrutiny, given the hinge failures that plagued the original Galaxy Fold and the fact that Samsung’s current foldables still don’t have a full dust-resistance rating after years of the category’s existence.
Code strings found in the iOS 27 beta refer to a hinge angle, which could hint at software features specific to the foldable, and Apple has already introduced new app adaptation protocols, likely in preparation for the device.
Check out more of Michael’s work on his YouTube channel. Fisher is also a co-founder of Clicks, which makes physical keyboard accessories for smartphones. The Woozad Show has its own YouTube channel, so make sure you’re subscribed to keep up with new episodes and clips.
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