Apple iPhone Ultra could be delayed due to production adjustments

According to reports, mass production of the Apple iPhone Ultra began in early July. However, DigiTimes now reports that Apple’s supplier Foxconn, which is responsible for final assembly, has encountered problems and is currently making final adjustments to the manufacturing process. While this is not unusual, according to DigiTimes, it is not yet clear exactly when the iPhone Ultra will actually be ready for shipment.

Unsurprisingly, the two most mechanically complex components of a foldable smartphone are the sticking points, as Foxconn is said to have concerns primarily regarding the hinge and the durability of the foldable display. It is currently unclear whether it will take days or weeks to resolve these issues. Rumors suggest that the iPhone Ultra will be officially unveiled in September, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max. However, it’s possible that the smartphone won’t ship until a few weeks after its announcement, similar to what happened with the iPhone X, which was unveiled on September 12, 2017, but didn’t start shipping until November 3.

The iPhone Ultra is reportedly designed with a form factor similar to that of the brand-new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 ($1,899 on Amazon), and is also said to feature only two rear cameras and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The device is reportedly equipped with two batteries that are said to have a combined capacity of 4,883 mAh. With an 18-megapixel selfie camera featuring a square sensor and an Apple A20 Pro ARM chip, the first foldable iPhone is expected to borrow some components directly from the iPhone 18 Pro.