iPhone Fold Mystery Thickens: US-Only Launch First?

Quick summary: The iPhone Fold (also called the iPhone Ultra) is expected to be announced in about a month, but reports now say it’ll launch in the US first, with other countries getting it up to three months later because of supply chain issues.

What we expect

A form factor similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 8, but with rounded corners, a less visible crease, a fast processor, 12GB RAM and hopefully all-day battery life.

Staggered launch

Apple sells a lot in China, Korea, Australia, Canada and Europe, but reports say supply can’t keep up for this brand-new form factor. Samsung has eight years of foldable experience; this is Apple’s first. Apple often staggers launches by weeks or months, so I’m not shocked. Hopefully other countries still get it in 2026.

Expensive and hard to get

The base model could cost up to $2,500, and higher storage tiers could near $3,000, over $3,000 after tax. Expectations are 7 to 8 million units sold, so I expect instant sellouts even in the US.

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