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Apple May Unveil Foldable iPhone in September, Priced at Up to 4,250 Manat
Apple may unveil its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Ultra, at an event on September 9. However, the company has not yet officially confirmed the device's existence or name. According to information from the supply chain, only a few hundred units are currently being produced per day. When sales begin, that number may not be enough to meet demand.
The slow pace of production is attributed to Apple's stringent quality requirements. In August, the company conducted additional tests to verify that mass-produced devices matched the approved design. As a result, commercial production was delayed by several weeks. The tests focused primarily on keeping the screen surface flat and ensuring that the folding mechanism worked properly. To reach the planned production volume, tens of thousands of smartphones would normally need to be made each day. The iPhone Ultra may therefore be available only in limited quantities during the initial sales period. The initial batch is expected to total about 10 million units. Reaching full production capacity could take between 3 and 5 months. This figure is 30% to 40% lower than that of the iPhone 17, which is produced at a rate of 5 million units per month. Another assessment says there is no significant delay and that sales could begin at the same time as the iPhone 18 Pro or around the same date. According to another forecast, there could be a gap of several months between the unveiling and the start of sales. The foldable smartphone is expected to cost between $2,000 (about 3,400 manat) and $2,500 (about 4,250 manat). The book-style foldable device may have a 5.5-inch outer display and a 7.8-inch inner display. The smartphone could be 4.5-4.8 mm thick when unfolded and 9-9.5 mm when folded. The crease in the display is claimed to be barely visible or entirely absent. According to the claims, the foldable model will be released with 12 GB of RAM and a 5,500 mAh battery. This could be the largest battery ever planned for an Apple smartphone. The device is expected to have 2 rear cameras and a front camera that works in both unfolded and folded states. Because the body is thin, Apple may choose Touch ID, a fingerprint reader built into the side button, instead of the Face ID facial recognition system. The smartphone is expected to be powered by an A20 Pro processor.
It may be possible to open 2 apps side by side on the inner display and drag content between them. However, reports say the full computer-like multiwindow mode found in iPadOS will not be offered. A liquid metal alloy may be used in the folding mechanism. All of this information is currently based on leaks. Apple has not disclosed the device's technical specifications. Apple may also unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12, and Apple Watch Ultra 4 at the same event. Tim Cook has handed over leadership of the company to a new CEO named John Ternus. This will be the first major unveiling since the leadership change. According to the forecast, if the foldable iPhone goes on sale in 2026, global foldable smartphone sales could increase by 19%. The device is expected to capture about 24% of this market. Nevertheless, the unveiling date, sales launch, and technical specifications have not yet been officially confirmed.
The slow pace of production is attributed to Apple's stringent quality requirements. In August, the company conducted additional tests to verify that mass-produced devices matched the approved design. As a result, commercial production was delayed by several weeks. The tests focused primarily on keeping the screen surface flat and ensuring that the folding mechanism worked properly. To reach the planned production volume, tens of thousands of smartphones would normally need to be made each day. The iPhone Ultra may therefore be available only in limited quantities during the initial sales period. The initial batch is expected to total about 10 million units. Reaching full production capacity could take between 3 and 5 months. This figure is 30% to 40% lower than that of the iPhone 17, which is produced at a rate of 5 million units per month. Another assessment says there is no significant delay and that sales could begin at the same time as the iPhone 18 Pro or around the same date. According to another forecast, there could be a gap of several months between the unveiling and the start of sales. The foldable smartphone is expected to cost between $2,000 (about 3,400 manat) and $2,500 (about 4,250 manat). The book-style foldable device may have a 5.5-inch outer display and a 7.8-inch inner display. The smartphone could be 4.5-4.8 mm thick when unfolded and 9-9.5 mm when folded. The crease in the display is claimed to be barely visible or entirely absent. According to the claims, the foldable model will be released with 12 GB of RAM and a 5,500 mAh battery. This could be the largest battery ever planned for an Apple smartphone. The device is expected to have 2 rear cameras and a front camera that works in both unfolded and folded states. Because the body is thin, Apple may choose Touch ID, a fingerprint reader built into the side button, instead of the Face ID facial recognition system. The smartphone is expected to be powered by an A20 Pro processor. It may be possible to open 2 apps side by side on the inner display and drag content between them. However, reports say the full computer-like multiwindow mode found in iPadOS will not be offered. A liquid metal alloy may be used in the folding mechanism. All of this information is currently based on leaks. Apple has not disclosed the device's technical specifications. Apple may also unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12, and Apple Watch Ultra 4 at the same event. Tim Cook has handed over leadership of the company to a new CEO named John Ternus. This will be the first major unveiling since the leadership change. According to the forecast, if the foldable iPhone goes on sale in 2026, global foldable smartphone sales could increase by 19%. The device is expected to capture about 24% of this market. Nevertheless, the unveiling date, sales launch, and technical specifications have not yet been officially confirmed.