US EditionApple's Foldable iPhone Dream Becomes Reality with Commencement of Production
ZHENGZHOU, CHINA, JUL 2 – Apple aims to launch the foldable iPhone Ultra in late 2026 with an estimated initial shipment of 7 million units, featuring a titanium chassis and crease-resistant display.
- In June, Apple began P1 prototype testing of the foldable iPhone Ultra, targeting a 2026 launch alongside the iPhone 18 series.
- Given the crowded foldable market, Apple accelerated development after years of internal efforts, despite remaining absent from launches by Samsung, Huawei, and Motorola.
- Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra entered P1 prototype testing in June 2025, featuring a 7.8-inch Samsung OLED, titanium chassis, and nearly invisible crease, aiming for 2026 launch.
- Supply chain sources report display panels arriving at Foxconn’s Zhengzhou campus for initial shipments of around seven million units.
- Apple’s foldable iPhone prototype testing began in June 2025, with a planned 2026 launch alongside the iPhone 18, intensifying competition with Samsung’s upcoming foldables.
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