Apple Delays $2,000 iPhone Ultra to Early 2027 as Supply Chain Snags Hit Foldable
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Updated · Wccftech · Jun 15
Apple Delays $2,000 iPhone Ultra to Early 2027 as Supply Chain Snags Hit Foldable
3 articles · Updated · Wccftech · Jun 15
Summary
Early 2027 is now the reported launch window for Apple’s first foldable iPhone Ultra, slipping from a planned fall 2026 debut, with pricing expected to start at $2,000 and reach $2,200.
Engineering and supply constraints are driving the delay, including reported hinge issues, PCB surface-mount manufacturing problems, TSMC’s tight 2nm capacity and persistent memory shortages.
Largan Precision’s CEO added to the speculation by saying scheduling factors could push an upcoming Apple device to early next year, while the iPhone 18 Pro lineup’s fall 2026 timing reportedly remains unchanged.
Apple could still unveil the foldable alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models in September and ship it later, underscoring a staggered rollout for a premium device expected to use Samsung M14 OLED panels, an A20 Pro chip and Touch ID.