iPhone Ultra rumor roundup: Apple's first foldable phone ahead of the Sept 9 'Surprise and Shine' event
A roundup of the latest details ahead of Apple's iPhone Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro launch — a 4.5mm-thin body with Touch ID, an A20 Pro chip, pricing starting above $2,000
Launch event — Apple's "Surprise and Shine" on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, expected to unveil the iPhone Ultra alongside the iPhone 18 Pro
Device — About 4.5mm thick, leaving no room for Face ID, so Touch ID moves to the side button, with the volume button on top; the display crease remains but is designed to be as unnoticeable as possible; supports MagSafe
Chip and connectivity — A20 Pro chip (same as iPhone 18 Pro); modem unclear, may still use Qualcomm in the US depending on whether Apple's C2 modem supports mmWave 5G
Camera and software — Dual-lens Wide + Ultra Wide camera; iOS 27 adapted for the foldable display, with multitasking, a side panel, and side-by-side app views
Colors and accessories — 2 colors: white/silver, dark blue | Apple Pencil likely won't launch alongside it
Pricing and availability — Expected to start above $2,000, up to about $2,500 depending on capacity, possibly limited initial supply
Source: Techhaus Thailand
