iPhone Ultra: Thiết kế, màn hình và tin đồn phát hành về chiếc iPhone gập đầu tiên của Apple

Macworld We’ve been reporting on the supposedly imminent launch of a foldable iPhone for years . There have been strong and reliable rumors of a foldable iPhone being just two years away, dating as far back as 2018 , at least. Back then, reliable reports from the likes of CNBC said Apple was going to have a folding iPhone on the market in 2020. That became 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025… and now it’s expected to land in 2026 – yes, this year! So, while the rumors and reports from parts suppliers and analysts are heating up and we have more specifics than ever before, we would advise even more caution and skepticism than usual with Apple speculation. With that said, here’s what current rumors suggest about the release of a folding iPhone. Update July 20 2026 : Code in the iOS 27 beta uses a plural “batteries” in some places, suggesting that a phone with two or more batteries is on the way. Folding iPhone rumors at a glance Expected launch date : September 2026, but limited supply possible Likely name : iPhone Ultra Form factor : Book-style, opening to a landscape view about the size of an iPad mini Display : 7.7–7.8-inch inner display, approx 5.3–5.5-inch outer Camera : Four cameras, no telephoto What will the foldable iPhone be called? iPhone Ultra is the expected name Many fans and pundits have got into the habit of referring to the rumored device as the iPhone Fold, but this may not necessarily be the official name. The rumors and leaks from spring 2026 onwards suggest that Apple is looking to call it iPhone Ultra . In March, Mark Gurman at Bloomberg claimed that the folding iPhone will be one of several “Ultra” products coming this year – though not all will use “Ultra” branding, it’s certainly a possibility for the folding iPhone. Then, in April, the Weibo account Digital Chat Station (which is hit-and-miss) said Apple is looking to use the iPhone Ultra name, too. When will the foldable iPhone launch? September 2026 launch expected It is expected that Apple will introduce this new style iPhone in September 2026 , along with the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max (but not the regular iPhone 18 which is said to be delayed until 2027). After a report from Nikkei Asia said that Apple is somewhat behind on the production timetable, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman claimed it’s still on track , though supplies may be limited at first. Apple is aiming to put the device on sale at the same time or “soon after” the non-folding iPhone 18 Pro models, he claims. There is evidence that the folding iPhone could be coming soon. Sam Henri Gold, a product designer and engineer with access to the iOS 27 beta, spotted references in the iOS 27 framework to variables labelled “foldState” and “angleDegrees.” These are internal status values apparently designed to tell apps whether a device is folded and at what angle. Macworld was able to independently confirm the findings. It’s difficult to see how those terms would be applicable to any existing iPhone: arguably they could use their altimeters to determine the angle they’re being held at, but they aren’t foldable. iOS 27 framework references “foldState” and “angleDegrees” but I’m sure that’s nothing pic.twitter.com/PcYNVvymms — sam henri gold (@samhenrigold) June 8, 2026 There may still be a bit of a wait for the folding iPhone. Barclays analyst Tim Long said in a research note that the folding iPhone will likely ship in December, a couple months after the expected September launch of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, via MacRumors . What are the biggest trade-offs for the folding iPhone Ultra Despite its “Ultra” branding, the foldable design introduces some compromises: No unibody construction : Dummy models will require a more segmented build due to the hinge mechanism. Wireless charging limitations : The device may lack a traditional glass back, which could impact MagSafe or wireless charging implementation. iOS-based software : Rather than running iPadOS, the device is expected to use a customized version of iOS,…