Apple's first-ever foldable iPhone is as popular as the plague, as it turns out
Apple’s first foldable iPhone targets a 29% share of the 2026 foldable market as it prepares for a September debut.
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The brief
Apple is gearing up to launch its first foldable iPhone, referred to as the iPhone Ultra, with industry forecasts indicating a strong market presence. Coverage highlights include AppleInsider’s estimate that the device could capture 29% of 2026 foldable phone screen orders, 9to5Mac’s report of a 10 million‑unit order priced around $2500, and GSMArena’s note that a debut is likely on September 8.
Báo VietNamNet and Moneycontrol.com discuss schedule changes and compare the Ultra to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide, while PhoneArena characterizes early popularity as “as popular as the plague.” Watch for Apple’s official unveiling on the projected September 8 timeline, confirmation of pricing, and post‑launch sales data that will clarify the device’s market share against competitors.
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Quick answers
What share of the 2026 foldable phone market is the iPhone Ultra expected to take?
AppleInsider expects the iPhone Ultra to account for 29% of 2026 foldable phone screen orders.
How many foldable iPhone Ultra units has Apple reportedly ordered?
9to5Mac reports Apple has ordered 10 million iPhone Ultra models, with an anticipated price around $2500.
When is the foldable iPhone expected to debut?
GSMArena indicates the foldable iPhone is likely to debut on September 8.
Coverage (6)
- iPhone Fold expected to take 29% of 2026 foldable phone screen orders AppleInsider · 91d ago
- Apple tipped to unveil foldable iPhone Ultra as iPhone launch schedule changes Báo VietNamNet · 91d ago
- Apple iPhone Ultra vs Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide: Differences expected and all we know Moneycontrol.com · 91d ago
- iPhone 18 Pro series, foldable iPhone likely to debut on September 8 GSMArena.com · 91d ago
- Apple reportedly orders 10M foldable iPhone Ultra models, which could sell for around $2500 9to5Mac · 91d ago
- Apple's first-ever foldable iPhone is as popular as the plague, as it turns out PhoneArena · 91d ago
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