New CAD-based renders and a video shared by reliable leaker Sonny Dickson, give the clearest visual look yet at the device many reports are calling the iPhone Ultra and code discovered inside the iOS 27 beta strongly suggests Apple is actively building software to support it.
The design follows a book-style foldable approach similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series closed, it functions like a normal iPhone; unfolded, it reveals a much larger tablet-style display. Where Apple appears to diverge from Samsung is aspect ratio. Rather than the tall, narrow profile Samsung has used for years, Apple’s foldable is rumored to prioritize width over height, a more square, tablet-like form factor closer to the original Google Pixel Fold than anything currently on the market.
Display size leaks point to approximately 7.7 inches when unfolded closer to an iPad mini viewing experience than a typical smartphone. The CAD renders show a dual-camera system on the rear, styled similarly to recent iPhone Pro models but with fewer cameras than the Pro Max lineup, almost certainly a space constraint given how much internal volume the folding mechanism itself requires.
The most compelling evidence comes from software rather than hardware. iOS 27 beta code reportedly contains references to “foldState,” “angleDegrees,” and support for multiple built-in displays terminology that only makes sense if Apple is preparing for a foldable device. Apple has also been quietly telling developers to design apps for a wider dynamic range of screen sizes and aspect ratios, language that fits neatly with what a foldable iPhone would require from the App Store ecosystem.
Branding remains unsettled, “iPhone Ultra” has become the most commonly used name in recent reports, though earlier coverage referred to it as the “iPhone Fold.” Apple has confirmed neither the device nor its name.
Most reports expect an announcement in September 2026 alongside the iPhone 18 series, with actual availability potentially slipping into early 2027 given the complexity of first-generation foldable manufacturing.
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