Apple's Foldable iPhone Ultra/Fold Revealed: A Fusion of iPhone and iPad Mini Features

April 25, 2026
Apple's Foldable iPhone Ultra/Fold Revealed: A Fusion of iPhone and iPad Mini Features
  • When unfolded, the device becomes a taller display with a height of about 111.5 mm and slim bezels, roughly matching the width of an iPhone 17 Pro Max but with greater height.

  • Controls include a retained Camera Control button, but the Volume buttons relocate to the top-right corner, and Touch ID reportedly returns.

  • Historical credibility is noted, with MaxTech having previewed iPhone 17 design models in April 2025 that aligned with eventual releases, though leaks should still be treated cautiously.

  • The iPhone Ultra/Fold and the iPhone 18 Pro series are expected to debut in the fall, with the standard iPhone 18 and iPhone Air anticipated in spring 2027.

  • A detailed hands-on video shows a dummy unit of Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Ultra/Fold, revealing an 11 mm thickness when folded and about 5.5 mm when unfolded, resembling a mini iPad mini in tablet mode.

  • The design features a large camera plateau that extends beyond typical iPhone camera bumps, and diagonally placed stereo speakers to support audio immersion regardless of how the device is held.

  • The device is described as thinner than the iPhone Air at 5.6 mm but thicker than the iPhone 18 Pro Max, indicating a mid-range thickness profile.

  • Internal display dimensions suggest a width similar to current iPhone models but a taller screen to approximate an iPad Mini-like experience.

  • The foldable unit appears shorter and more compact than the iPhone 17 Pro Max when folded, and notably thick in the pocket at 11 mm.

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