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Apple’s first foldable iPhone, dubbed the “iPhone Ultra,” is likely to lose at least five key features present in the iPhone 18 Pro models despite its $2,000 price tag.<\/p>\n
Recent images of dummy models shared by Sonny Dickson and Vadim Yuryev seem to reveal two previously undisclosed features of the iPhone Ultra: MagSafe and the Action Button.<\/p>\n
iPhone dummy units are intended to replace real devices for testing purposes, especially for accessory manufacturers, who want to mass produce items such as cases before the announcement of new devices, which require a high level of accuracy and precision in production.<\/p>\n
Both sets of dummy models show that the volume buttons will be located on the top edge of the device, aligned to the right, similar to the iPad mini. This feature was first rumored by Weibo creator “Instant Digital,” who said the motherboard is apparently located on the right side of the device. Regarding not running the wires on the screen to the left of the volume buttons (where they are found on all other iPhone models), it is said that Apple decided to run them vertically, which increases the internal space.<\/p>\n
While the power button and volume buttons in their new location are clearly visible on the dummy models, the Action button is surprisingly absent. This suggests that the iPhone Ultra will be the first iPhone model without an Action button or a silent button. Apple introduced the Action button on the iPhone 15 Pro as a replacement for the silent switch, and it has arrived on all available iPhone models. <\/p>\n
Images of the foldable iPhone dummy models shared so far are shown alongside mock iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max units. These high-end model dupes, like most dummies, clearly show the precise indents on the internal series of MagSafe magnets to help manufacturers find the right alignment for their accessories. <\/p>\n
Worse, these displays are missing from foldable iPhone dummies, suggesting the device may not have MagSafe. This feature remains speculative, but at 4.5mm, the iPhone Ultra is expected to be Apple’s thinnest iPhone to date by a wide margin, so it’s unlikely to be too thin for MagSafe.<\/p>\n
The iPhone Ultra is believed to be too thin to accommodate Apple’s TrueDepth camera, which is required for Face ID authentication and is now located on the Dynamic Island. As a result, Apple is expected to return to Touch ID on the device. The last iPhone to include Touch ID was the iPhone SE 3 of 2022, when it was part of the device’s budget. The last flagship iPhone with Touch ID was the iPhone 7 of 2016, so the return of Touch ID as the only way to ensure which iPhone will be the top end will be unprecedented. <\/p>\n
As seen in the dummy models, which confirm many rumors, the iPhone Ultra is expected to sport only two rear cameras. These are expected to have wider and wider cameras, like the iPhone 17. Unlike the Pro iPhones, there won’t be a third camera with telephoto capabilities.<\/p>\n
Previous rumors indicate that the iPhone Ultra will also not have a SIM card slot, and like the iPhone Air, it will only be eSIM compatible. As a result, the iPhone Ultra may lose the following features:<\/p>\n
The iPhone Air lacks Ultra Wide and Telephoto rear cameras, a SIM card slot, and stereo speakers. With a very thin design, a titanium frame, and a glass back, the iPhone Ultra is expected to be very similar to the iPhone Air in terms of design, and it is possible that the same feature will be available on the device when it launches later this year. There are no indications that the iPhone Ultra will be missing stereo speakers, but it’s not out of the question given the other design compromises Apple has chosen to make with the device.<\/p>\n
The rumored starting price of the iPhone Ultra varies somewhat, but reports agree that it won’t be less than $1,999. The iPhone 17 Pro starts at $1,099 and has all of the features that are missing above, so the compromise of the iPhone Ultra may be debatable given its significantly higher price. The device is expected to launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in the fall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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