Apple is reportedly shifting focus away from the iPhone 18 Pro Max in favor of a new foldable device called the iPhone Ultra. Apple appears to consider the foldable design a significant step forward while treating conventional models as minor revisions.
Tipster Ice Universe confirms the upcoming device will maintain its current physical dimensions while Apple concentrates resources on a new foldable form factor.
The upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models are expected to retain a familiar physical profile. According to tipster Ice Universe, both devices will measure 8.75mm in thickness, matching the dimensions of their predecessors. The unchanged thickness suggests Apple is focusing on internal improvements rather than altering the device's exterior shape.
Screen technology is expected to vary significantly among the upcoming iPhone models. The Pro and Pro Max variants are expected to use Samsung’s M16 OLED panels, which incorporate blue phosphorescent material to improve power efficiency. While they will feature LTPO+ OLED displays supporting up to 120Hz refresh rates, reports suggest they may miss out on the dual-OLED screen configuration found in higher-end models.
Under the hood, all three devices—the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and iPhone Ultra—are expected to include Apple’s C2 modem. This component will bring support for 5G mmWave and satellite connectivity across the board. The inclusion of the C2 modem is expected to improve connectivity options for all three devices.
Conflicting reports swirl around the implementation of a smaller Dynamic Island. Some sources claim Apple is moving Face ID components under the display layer to achieve this reduction, though this remains unconfirmed. Development resources appear concentrated on the foldable iPhone Ultra model.
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