Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Apple's First Foldable iPhone Ultra May Challenge Samsung
Apple may show its first foldable phone at an event on September 9.
Reports say it could be called the iPhone Ultra.
A foldable phone opens to provide a larger screen but can close like a regular phone.
The rumored iPhone Ultra may have a larger inside screen than Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8.
It may also have a slightly larger battery.
Samsung's phone is reported to have a higher-resolution rear camera.
The iPhone Ultra could cost more than the Galaxy Z Fold 8 in India.
These details are based on leaks, so Apple has not officially confirmed them yet.
Apple is expected to unveil its first foldable phone, reportedly called the iPhone Ultra, at its September 9 event.
The rumored iPhone Ultra may use a passport-style design with a 7.8-inch inner display and 5.5-inch outer screen.
Its reported India price is between Rs. 1,90,000 and Rs. 2,50,000, potentially above the Galaxy Z Fold 8.
Leaks point to an A20 Pro chip, a 4,883mAh battery, and a 48-megapixel dual rear-camera system.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 reportedly has a 7.6-inch inner display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, 4,800mAh battery, and 50-megapixel dual rear cameras.
- Who
- Apple and Samsung are the companies involved in the reported foldable-phone comparison.
- What
- Apple is expected to introduce the rumored iPhone Ultra, its first foldable phone, in competition with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8.
- When
- Apple's 'Surprise and shine' event is scheduled for September 9; official specifications and pricing are expected soon.
- Where
- The article discusses expected pricing in India, but does not specify where the event will be held.
- Why
- The comparison examines how Apple's rumored foldable could differ from Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8.
- Reported launch event
- Apple's 'Surprise and shine' event is scheduled for September 9.
- Rumored Apple device
- The company's first foldable phone may be branded iPhone Ultra.
- iPhone Ultra India price
- Estimated at Rs. 1,90,000 to Rs. 2,50,000.
- Galaxy Z Fold 8 India price
- Reported at Rs. 1,79,999 to Rs. 2,39,999.
- Rumored iPhone Ultra displays
- 7.8-inch main display and 5.5-inch outer screen.
- Reported Galaxy Z Fold 8 displays
- 7.6-inch inner display and 5.5-inch cover screen.
- Camera comparison
- The iPhone Ultra is tipped to have dual 48-megapixel rear cameras, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is reported to have dual 50-megapixel rear cameras.