Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
'iPhone Ultra' Concept Envisions Apple's Rumored Future Top-Tier Smartphone
- Thread starter MacRumors
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
Most of these comments seem to be focused on an upgraded or premium feel from existing Pro models, but to me the Ultra wasn't released as a premium product, but more of a rugged product. So the render fits but in my opinion it should be thicker, to include a larger battery, like the Apple Watch ultra.
Still my daily driver, I said "there won't be new iPhone for me until Apple eliminates the notch completely" so far I am holding out.
It actually looks nice based on whats intended for and end of the day, its still gonna end up in a case.
This. The flat sides of the 12, 13, 14, and earlier models (4, etc.) is the superior shape for a phone. It should never change. They can improve the internals, change the screen to a different type, change to USB-C (yuk). But please always have flat sides for evermore.
Apple is jealous of Samsung's Fold4 (The Flip4 is trash) in that Samsung can sell a $1200+ phone (with no discounts) at decent volume. But not enough to rush it out before its ready. Apple's foldable phone pricing would most likely start at $1400 and go up with increased storage - it will also include the best camera, more memory than the Pro, etc.
If Apple can't increase iPhone sales volumes, they'll increase the iPhone portfolio average selling price (ASP). To price the Pro any higher would be difficult beyond the $100 bump it's getting this year. Beyond that, the (easiest) way to increase iPhone ASPs is to offer an Ultra model.
Not sure this is worth an article. The reason the Watch has those designs is because it is intended to be rugged, as a wearable fitness and "adventure" device. Taking the design language and applying it to a completely different device just seems lazy and not exactly news worthy.
What he got wrong was the sides, they should still be flat, not bulbous, and the power button looks like a wart, it should be more flush like the current one. Also the camera lenses should look totally different, that design is old and the 15-20x periscope lens won’t look like that.
And those bezels, yikes, get rid. Also the Face ID and front facing camera should be hidden behind the screen by the time the iPhone 16 ultra comes out.
The only solution would be a mag-safe like link with contacts on the back. Like the connector for the keyboard.This is a typical battle between aesthetics and practicality.
Tim Cook on stage, today we present you the next revolution to the iPhone line up, it’s called the iPhone Thicc and I would like to show it to you, no that is not me excited to see you it’s the new iPhone Thicc. Drops phone on stage without a case it looks unblemished and says it can take any form of accidental incidents and we think you will love it. 😝
I love it when designers do this. They just take what exists and literally modify it into a new product. It's a phone it not going to look exactly like the Apple Watch Ultra, jeez 
What does Being a dude have to do with using one’s phone?Im a dude so I dont walk around with a phone attached to my head all day.. if my battery lasts 1 hour a day, Im good. I have other devices to do important things..
I find this concept interesting. I have wanted Apple to make a pro model (in my perspective) for many years. The strive for thinner, thinner, thinner phones... and average battery life is something I have loathed for a long time.
Ultra watch has some function beyond its chunky appearance...
I would think an ultra phone would follow the same pattern. It's not about what it looks like (which is the concept of this thread), but it is about what more it can do...
Ultra watch has some function beyond its chunky appearance...
- Stronger and Lighter frame
- Revised shape to accommodate a flat screen so that it can be more waterproof
- bigger battery to last longer
- more buttons = more function
- slightly larger screen = more useful.
I would think an ultra phone would follow the same pattern. It's not about what it looks like (which is the concept of this thread), but it is about what more it can do...
- 2.5 day battery with lots of use PLEASE. might need to double that battery size. yup, double!
- a shell designed to take a hit and have no need for a case. might be titanium with a silicone glaze applied or whatever magical thing apple wants to do to it. A serviceable and strong as possible screen with no requirement for a screen protector. All these things mean the device is thicker, that's ok. Corners have some shock absorbtion 'thing' built in. reactive armor. I dunno.
- assuming water proof rating is significantly better which means it can be used outdoor for other things and has a built in...
- mountable (thinking with outdoor activity stuff) mounted to... kayak, ultra light, mountain bike, golf cart, whatever. This ultra device is solid enough you are not afraid to use it for partially risky activity.
