Gurman: iPhone Ultra Wows Early Testers, Except for Its Camera
Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone Ultra is winning over the few people who have had hands-on time with the device, though the camera setup may leave some users wanting, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter , Gurman says people who have used the device – which is reportedly referred to internally as the iPhone Ultra – like how it fits in your pocket, as…
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone Ultra is impressing those who have had the chance to test the device, although its camera system may fall short of expectations for some users. The phone, internally dubbed the iPhone Ultra, is said to have favorable attributes such as its compact pocketability, hinge durability, and innovative iPad-like app layouts on its expansive internal display.
Gurman also mentions the device's performance as a camera viewfinder is satisfactory, but it notably lacks a telephoto lens, which could potentially affect sales considering the anticipated price. The foldable is expected to come equipped with a dual-lens rear camera system, boasting a 48-megapixel main lens complemented by an ultra-wide lens.
Apple's foldable is rumored to incorporate Touch ID in the form of a button on the side, instead of the more modern in-display Face ID, a trade-off made to maintain the device's thinness of around 4.5mm when unfolded. Similar to Samsung's Z Fold 8, the iPhone Ultra boasts a 5.5-inch outer display and a near 7.8-inch inner display when opened, resulting in an elongated, book-like form factor.
The company plans to unveil the iPhone Ultra alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max during a launch event on or around September 9, with pricing starting at $2,000 and potentially reaching $2,500 or more for higher storage configurations.
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