Apple is expected to unveil its first foldable iPhone alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max this September, based on a growing body of supply-chain leaks and reports from outlets including MacRumors, Macworld, and Bloomberg. The foldable, widely rumored to be named iPhone Ultra rather than "iPhone Fold," would mark Apple's biggest hardware departure in years, while the rest of the fall lineup looks more evolutionary.
Book-style fold, opening to a roughly iPad mini–sized display
Release timing
Some reports earlier in the year pointed to hinge-reliability concerns that could delay the foldable further, but more recent leaks attribute the production slowdown to circuit-board issues rather than the hinge itself, with prototypes reportedly already out for carrier testing.
Design and colors
The iPhone Ultra is expected to use a book-style hinge that opens outward into a nearly square internal display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, similar in size to an iPad mini, alongside a smaller external display for use when closed. Reports point to a titanium-and-aluminum shell, a liquid metal hinge, and vapor chamber cooling, with Samsung supplying the OLED panels. Color options are said to be limited to a silver/white finish and an indigo shade resembling the iPhone 17 Pro's Deep Blue.
The iPhone 18 Pro line is rumored to bring a new "Dark Cherry" finish, described as a deep wine-red shade, alongside Dark Gray, Light Blue, and Silver options. Design tweaks reportedly include a smaller Dynamic Island and a reduced gap around the camera bump.
Specs worth noting
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are expected to run on a new A20 Pro chip built on a 2nm process, paired with up to 12GB of RAM and storage options as high as 2TB. Camera rumors point to a triple 48MP system with a variable-aperture main lens. Some reports suggest the Pro Max will keep roughly the same thickness as last year's model, with a more iterative set of changes overall, while much of Apple's engineering focus this cycle is said to be going toward the foldable.
Pricing
Pricing on unannounced Apple hardware is always speculative, but multiple reports suggest increases across the board tied to rising memory and component costs. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has indicated the foldable will cross the $2,000 mark, while some estimates place the iPhone 18 Pro closer to $1,299, up from the current iPhone 17 Pro's $1,099 starting price.
Apple has not confirmed any details about this lineup, and the company traditionally does not comment on unreleased hardware. All specifications, colors, names, and dates above are based on supply-chain leaks and rumors, and should be treated as unconfirmed until Apple's official announcement.
Most recent reports point to "iPhone Ultra" as the likely name, since Apple already uses "Fold" branding elsewhere and Samsung's foldable line is called the Galaxy Fold.
Both are expected at Apple's typical September event, though the foldable's actual retail availability could arrive later due to limited early production.
Estimates suggest it will start above $2,000, making it Apple's most expensive iPhone to date.
