The iPhone Ultra is reportedly set to launch in just two colours, and newly leaked images offer a clearer look at what buyers can expect from Apple’s first foldable. Early reports pointed to a pair of understated, utilitarian finishes: a dark grey/black option and a white/light silver alternative.
Serious colours only
While the iPhone Pro line is embracing more playful tones, the iPhone Ultra is sticking to a professional aesthetic. Leaked images of iPhone Ultra camera protectors lend weight to two key details. First, they corroborate suggestions that the darker version will skew closer to deep blue than silver, while the lighter variant will lean towards silver rather than pure white.
Second, the device is shown with a dual-camera setup rather than the triple sensor array found on the Pro models. Because these are third-party accessories, they may not match Apple’s exact official finishes. Even so, the hues appear refined and could give the handset an imposing presence.
A dual-camera arrangement may be a tough compromise at a rumoured price of around £1,800, but that is the trade-off for such a compact device.
Build and design details
To keep the phone lightweight yet durable, the frame will reportedly combine titanium and aluminium. A structural glass mid-frame, advanced optically clear adhesive (OCA) and a liquid metal hinge should render the crease almost invisible. The iPad Mini-like design is expected to be a major draw for buyers who have waited years for an Apple foldable.
Apple users have long anticipated a foldable, and the device is expected to sell quickly regardless of any compromises. The dual-camera limitation remains the aspect most likely to divide potential buyers.
Market pressure builds
Samsung has capitalised on the iPhone Ultra hype by launching its own wide foldable ahead of Apple, a move that appears to be paying off. While that may attract a few early buyers, it demonstrates that passport-style foldables have genuine market appeal.
Apple’s first foldable is expected to give the category a 20% lift. That projection is unsurprising, given that iPhones accounted for 65% of premium handset sales in the first half of 2026.
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