Apple Readies 2 Distinct iPhone 18 Flagships as Ultra Rumored to Debut Foldable Design
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Updated · 9to5Mac · May 28
Apple Readies 2 Distinct iPhone 18 Flagships as Ultra Rumored to Debut Foldable Design
6 articles · Updated · 9to5Mac · May 28
Apple’s rumored fall lineup centers on two high-end models with three key differences: the iPhone 18 Pro keeps the standard slab design, while the iPhone Ultra is expected to become Apple’s first foldable.
Camera trade-offs could steer buyers more than the shared premium branding, because the Ultra is rumored to match the Pro on main, ultrawide and front cameras but drop the Telephoto lens.
Both phones are expected to use the A20 Pro chip, yet the iPhone 18 Pro may sustain better performance thanks to an aluminum unibody and vapor-chamber cooling.
The Ultra’s titanium-based build and lack of a vapor chamber could leave it more prone to throttling during heavy workloads or hot outdoor use, making the choice a split between foldable novelty and Pro-focused camera and thermal advantages.
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