Some people have already tried Apple iPhone Ultra: Here is what they liked about the foldable
Follow UsApple is reportedly gearing up to launch the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max on September 9.
Alongside the new Pro models, the tech giant is also said to unveil its long-rumoured foldable smartphone dubbed iPhone Ultra.
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, some people have already used the upcoming foldable, and have shared positive reviews.
Apple is reportedly gearing up to launch the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max on September 9. Alongside the new Pro models, the tech giant is also said to unveil its long-rumoured foldable smartphone dubbed iPhone Ultra. The device is expected to cost more than $2,000, putting it in the ultra-premium segment. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, some people have already used the upcoming foldable, and have shared positive impressions about its design and software.
SurveyWhat early users liked about the iPhone Ultra
One of the biggest highlights appears to be the phone’s design. People who have tried it reportedly liked how easily it fits into a pocket despite having a much larger screen when opened.
The hinge is another area that has impressed early users. The upcoming iPhone is said to use an advanced hinge mechanism. Also, the users have liked the new iPad-like app layouts that take advantage of the larger internal display, as per Gurman.
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The larger display could make the phone useful for more than regular smartphone tasks. Users can watch videos, play games, attend video calls and get work done without carrying a separate tablet.
The foldable iPhone is also expected to work well as a camera viewfinder. However, there is one major camera limitation. The phone reportedly does not have a telephoto camera. This could disappoint buyers who expect a top-end camera system from a device costing more than $2,000. Furthermore, the iPhone Ultra may use Touch ID instead of Face ID.
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Apple’s late entry may still work in its favour. The iPhone’s popularity means millions of people may experience a foldable phone for the first time through Apple. This may also help companies like Samsung and Google by making foldable phones more popular.
China is expected to be important for Apple. According to the report, more than half of the world’s foldable phones were sold in China last year.
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