Apple Sets Three-Year Foldable iPhone Roadmap, First 'iPhone Ultra' Due 2026 from US$2000
Apple has laid out a multi-year roadmap for foldable iPhones spanning three generations. The first device, dubbed 'iPhone Ultra', is scheduled for 2026 with a starting price of US$2000. It will feature a 7.8-inch inner display, a 5.5-inch outer screen, the A20 chip and C2 modem, and Touch ID instead of Face ID. A third-generation model is in planning with slightly larger displays, though specifications are not yet disclosed.
Apple has established a multi-year product roadmap for foldable iPhones, covering up to the third generation. This plan marks the first time Apple has extended its foldable product timeline to years not previously disclosed. The first foldable iPhone will feature an ultra-thin design with a 7.8-inch inner display and a 5.5-inch outer display, powered by the A20 chip and C2 modem, and will use Touch ID instead of Face ID. The third-generation foldable iPhone is in the planning stage, with its inner and outer display sizes expected to be slightly larger than the previous generation, though specific figures have not been announced. This demonstrates Apple's long-term commitment to the foldable product category, with subsequent iterations to expand gradually based on the first-generation model's base dimensions. At present, all publicly available information focuses on product development and launch schedules, with no data on market performance or user feedback.
Why this event matters
The event has a measured impact on 2 industrys. The strongest current signal is positive for Smartphones, with intensity 60/100 and 70% confidence over a medium term horizon.
Smartphones
- Direction
- positive
- Intensity
- 60
- Confidence
- 70%
- Horizon
- Medium term
Electronic Components
- Direction
- positive
- Intensity
- 50
- Confidence
- 65%
- Horizon
- Medium term
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