Apple folds the iPhone also using the "Ultra" name! Specs leaked, starting at $2,000, MacBook with touch screen for the first time

Market rumors suggest that Apple is officially planning to use “Ultra” as the top-tier brand name across product lines. This model will be available on both foldable iPhones and new MacBooks. The foldable iPhone is rumored to feature a 7.76-inch internal screen, TSMC’s 2nm A20 Pro chip, side-mounted Touch ID, and start at over $2,000; the MacBook Ultra may become the first touch-screen MacBook with built-in 5G connectivity.
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• Foldable iPhone leak specifications overview
• Six highlights of MacBook Ultra
• Main specifications of competitors

Apple’s “Ultra” model is currently rumored! The plan has only appeared on Apple Watch and M-series chips. But according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and multiple supply chain analysts, this term is about to become a top-tier designation across product lines, initially used for two product lines, including the foldable iPhone and the new MacBook.

If the rumors are true, the longstanding “Pro / Pro Max” naming convention for iPhones will be broken, and Ultra will become the highest-end Apple label.

Foldable iPhone leak specifications overview

Based on information from MacRumors, Ming-Chi Kuo, and Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants, the rumored specs for the foldable iPhone are quite complete.

• Display: Outer screen 5.4 inches, inner screen 7.76 inches (close to iPad mini), 4:3 aspect ratio, OLED LTPO
• Folding style: Book-style inward fold, similar to Galaxy Z Fold
• Thickness: About 4.5mm unfolded, about 9.23mm folded (camera bump up to ~13mm)
• Processor: A20 Pro, TSMC 2nm process
• Biometric authentication: Side-mounted Touch ID (dropping Face ID, TrueDepth takes up too much space)
• Camera: Dual rear lenses (48MP main + 48MP ultra-wide), no telephoto
• Battery: About 5,000-5,500 mAh, the largest in iPhone history
• Panel: Exclusively supplied by Samsung Display, three-year contract (2026-2029), monthly capacity 30k units
• Price: Starting at $2,000 (about NT$63,000), analysts estimate an average selling price of $2,400
• Expected announcement: September 2026, simultaneously with iPhone 18 Pro series

According to rumors, Apple is exploring using LiquidMetal for the hinge, emphasizing a “nearly seamless” screen experience, which is a key differentiator in competing with Samsung.

MacBook Ultra’s six major highlights

MacBook Ultra is positioned as a new flagship above the MacBook Pro. According to Gurman and 9to5Mac, rumored features include:

• OLED touch screen: The first MacBook supporting touch input
• Dynamic Island: Replaces the traditional notch
• Built-in 5G network: Equipped with Apple’s self-developed C2 data modem, allowing MacBook to insert a SIM card for internet access
• M6 Pro / M6 Max chips: 2nm process
• Thinner chassis: Specific numbers not yet confirmed
• Release timing: Originally scheduled for late 2026, but delayed to the first half of 2027 due to global RAM chip shortages

Note that MacBook Ultra is not foldable; Apple’s full-screen foldable MacBook has been postponed to 2029.

Main specifications of competitors

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is already on sale, featuring an 8-inch inner screen, Snapdragon 8 Elite, 200MP main camera, priced at $1,599. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold also has an 8-inch inner screen, priced at $1,799.

Apple’s starting price of $2,000 is 25% higher than Samsung’s, but IDC estimates that in the first year, Apple can still capture 22% of shipment volume market share and 34% of revenue market share because iPhone users have extremely high upgrade loyalty.

The entire foldable phone market is expected to grow 20-30% by 2026, with panel shipments increasing by 46% annually.