Apple is set to enter foldable phone market dominated by Samsung and Google.
Apple is gearing up to launch the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and the first foldable iPhone "iPhone Ultra" tomorrow, September 9 at the Apple Park, Cupertino, California.
Unlike previous years, Apple is not expected to launch the base iPhone 18 model this year, with the device reportedly pushed to March 2027 launch.

iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max and iPhone Ultra: Everything we know from the leaks

Display
The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to feature a 6.3-inch display, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max is said to sport a 6.9-inch display, similar to the current Pro models, with upgraded LTPO+ display technology. The iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max are rumoured to feature a smaller Dynamic Island, with Face ID reportedly moving under the display.
The iPhone Ultra is rumoured to feature an OLED display. It is expected to measure around 5.5 inches when folded and 7.8 inches when unfolded, making it slightly smaller than the iPad Mini.
Design
The iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max are expected to retain the same overall design as the iPhone 17 Pro models, including a rear triple-camera setup. However, the new Pro models are rumoured to be thicker and heavier than their predecessors.
According to a report by MacRumors, the iPhone 18 Pro could be around 9mm thicker than the iPhone 17 Pro and weigh around 240 grams. The rear camera bump is reportedly around 2mm thicker to accommodate the new camera system.
The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to feature an anodised aluminium finish, similar to the iPhone 17 Pro, while Apple will not retain the two-tone look for the upcoming Pro models.
The iPhone Ultra is expected to feature a book-style design, with an outer display and camera setup when folded and a larger inner display when unfolded. The iPhone is rumoured to feature a titanium frame for added durability, along with aluminium for heat dissipation.

The foldable iPhone is rumoured to be around 4.5mm thick when unfolded, which would make it Apple's thinnest device yet, and around 9 to 9.5mm thick when folded.

Chipset
The iPhone 18 Pro models and iPhone Ultra is said to feature Apple's A20 Pro chip, reportedly the company's first 2nm processor.
Camera
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is rumoured to come with variable-aperture main camera. The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to retain 48MP main, ultra-wide and telephoto cameras. 
The foldable iPhone could feature a dual rear-camera setup, comprising a 48MP main camera and a 48MP ultra-wide camera.
C2 Modem
Apple may introduce its next-generation C2 modem in the iPhone 18 Pro models and iPhone Ultra. The C2 is expected to support mmWave 5G connectivity.
Battery
Apple is said to be offering better batteries with the iPhone 18 Pro models. Models in India that come with a physical SIM slot are reportedly expected to feature smaller batteries compared to the US models, with the iPhone 18 Pro getting a 4,056mAh battery and the iPhone 18 Pro Max a 5,391mAh battery.

The foldable iPhone could feature a 5,400mAh to 5,800mAh battery, which would make it the largest battery capacity Apple has ever used in an iPhone.

Colours
The iPhone 18 Pro models could feature in four colours: Dark Cherry, Light Blue, Dark Gray and Silver. The iPhone Ultra is rumoured to come in Dark Blue, and White or Light Silver colour options.
Price
The iPhone 17 Pro is currently priced at ₹1,34,900, while the iPhone 17 Pro Max starts at ₹1,49,900 in India. The iPhone 18 Pro models are rumoured to be ₹5,000 to ₹20,000 more expensive than the current Pro models.

According to reports, the base model of the "iPhone Ultra" with 256GB of storage is said to cost between $2,000 and $2,500.

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