iPhone Ultra vs. Other Apple Devices: Key Comparisons
▼ Summary
– A dummy model of Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone shows a book-style design with a 7.8-inch inner display (4:3 aspect ratio) and a 5.5-inch outer display when closed.
– Compared to an iPhone 17 Pro Max in landscape, the foldable’s inner display is the same width but 56.9% taller, offering a more immersive video and gaming experience.
– The outer display is expected to be 5.3 to 5.5 inches, smaller than the iPhone 13 mini, which may require adjustment for larger hands.
– The device features a Touch ID power button, Camera Control button, and volume buttons on the top, but no Face ID due to space constraints.
– The dummy is 11mm thick when closed, contradicting rumors of 9-9.5mm, and features a raised camera bump with a two-lens system instead of three.
With dummy models of Apple’s highly anticipated foldable iPhone now making the rounds, a clearer picture of the device’s design and dimensions is emerging. Vadim Yuryev of YouTube channel Max Tech has posted images and video comparing the book-style form factor to existing Apple products, offering a realistic preview of what consumers might see when the device launches later this year.
The foldable iPhone’s inner display is expected to feature a 4:3 aspect ratio, similar to an iPad, and will boast an iPad mini-sized OLED panel when fully opened. According to the latest rumors, the screen measures 5.5 inches when the device is closed and expands to 7.8 inches when opened. That makes it slightly smaller than the current 8.3-inch iPad mini, which is shown behind the dummy in the comparison images.
When placed next to an iPhone 17 Pro Max in landscape mode, Yuryev notes that the foldable’s width is nearly identical, but its display is 56.9 percent taller (71 mm compared to 111.5 mm). He suggests this extra vertical space will deliver a more immersive video experience at 16:9 and be “awesome” for gaming with onscreen controls.
Yuryev also shared footage demonstrating what it might be like to use the outer display, which could be smaller than many anticipate. While The Information has reported a 5.3-inch screen size,smaller than the iPhone 13 mini’s 5.4-inch display,most other sources point to 5.5 inches. Either way, users with larger hands may need some time to adjust.
Additional images reveal the side profile of the device when folded. A Touch ID-integrated power button and a Camera Control button are positioned separately on the right side, while volume buttons sit along the top edge, reminiscent of the iPad mini. Face ID is not expected due to space limitations, and Apple is said to view Camera Control as a key feature, allowing users to maintain a steady grip or make adjustments one-handed.
A notable design element is the raised camera bump, or “plateau,” which does not stretch across the entire back. It houses a dual-lens camera system rather than a triple-lens setup, as expected.
Yuryev states that his dummy unit is exactly 11mm thick when closed, which contrasts with rumors suggesting a thickness of around 9mm to 9.5mm. He defends the accuracy of his model, asserting it should be “spot on,” much like last year’s iPhone 17 Pro dummy units. He did not disclose the thickness when open, but if it measures 4.5mm as some have claimed, the foldable iPhone would become Apple’s thinnest device by a significant margin.
Apple is expected to unveil the foldable iPhone in September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. These models are predicted to retain the same dimensions as the iPhone 17 Pro series, though with a smaller Dynamic Island and,based on these dummies,a potentially thicker camera plateau with more protruding lenses. According to a frequently reliable Chinese leaker, Apple may brand its first foldable as the “iPhone Ultra.”
(Source: MacRumors)
