Foldable 'iPhone Ultra' Still Likely to Be Missing These Five Features
Apple's rumored foldable 'iPhone Ultra' is expected to launch with significant hardware compromises, including the lack of a telephoto lens and the return of Touch ID. Despite a high price point, the device may prioritize a thin design over the advanced features found in Pro models.
Why it matters
As Apple enters the foldable market, consumer expectations for premium pricing versus hardware performance will be a critical test for the brand's market strategy.
Apple's first foldable iPhone, dubbed the " iPhone Ultra ," is expected to launch without at least four features that will be present on the iPhone 18 Pro models, despite a price tag of at least $2,000.
The iPhone Air lacks Ultra Wide and Telephoto rear cameras, a SIM card slot, and stereo speakers. With a super thin design, a titanium frame, and a glass back, the iPhone Ultra is expected to be very similar to the iPhone Air in terms of design, and it is possible that similar concessions will be present on the device. There are no indications that the iPhone Ultra will be missing stereo speakers, but it is not out of the question given the other compromises Apple has chosen to make. Based on over a year of reports and rumors, the iPhone Ultra could be missing the following features:
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