iPhone Ultra — 11 things you need to know about the foldable iPhone ahead of the Apple Event

Here are 11 key points about the upcoming iPhone Ultra foldable device before Apple's September 9 event:

1. The iPhone Ultra will be the star of Apple's September 9 event, making its first appearance as a foldable phone after years of Android competition.

2. It aims to stand out with software and apps fully optimized for the foldable experience, a nearly crease-free display, and the first 2nm chip in a phone.

3. The Ultra will be the thinnest iPhone ever, measuring just 4.5mm when open compared to 5.6mm for the iPhone Air. It could be 9-9.5mm when closed, on par with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8.

4. It offers a compact 5.5-inch display when closed for everyday use, but unfolds to a massive 7.8-inch screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio optimized for media consumption and gaming.

5. Apple reportedly worked to minimize or eliminate the crease in the middle of the display using a new Liquid Metal hinge and collaboration with Samsung Display.

6. The design is passport-like and compact when closed, similar to a passport, but the asymmetrical closed form may not appeal to everyone.

7. There will only be two rear cameras - a wide lens and ultra-wide - and two selfie cameras. This camera trade-off is expected to be a major downside compared to other premium phones.

8. The iPhone Ultra will come in two colors - silver/dark blue - instead of the initially rumored silver/white and gray/black colors.

9. It will run iOS 27 with special optimizations for the foldable design, including different modes based on the display angle, app adaptability for the larger screen, and split screen multitasking.

10. Touch ID is expected to return on the Ultra via a sensor integrated into the side button, replacing TrueDepth Face ID technology.

11. Apple is positioning the Ultra as the first 2nm chip-enabled phone, highlighting the device's cutting-edge hardware alongside its unique foldable design.