According to Chinese financial server Cailian Press, the foldable iPhone Ultra is already in mass production and its September launch is still on track. Sources from Apple's supply chain have confirmed that the device design is final and mass production is running at full speed.
No delay, sources confirm
Despite speculation about a postponement due to complex assembly and low yield, reportedly none of the suppliers have heard of any delay. Apple has reportedly increased its production plan to approximately 10 million units, while earlier it was said to be 7–8 million.
Key specifications
- Internal display: 7.8 inches
- Cover display: 5.5 inches
- Chip: A20
- Modem: Apple C2 (in some countries)
- Touch ID in power button
- Price: between $2,000 and $2,500
According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone Ultra will be unveiled in September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models, but it may only go on sale in the fourth quarter. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, meanwhile, said Apple plans to launch it roughly at the same time or slightly later.
Additional information
The foldable iPhone could be named the iPhone Ultra. Foxconn has already begun massive recruitment of workers to ensure sufficient assembly capacity. If everything goes as planned, the first units could arrive as early as September 2026.