'iPhone Ultra' Could Be Industry's Most Repairable Foldable

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Yes it’s true, some early models were passport shape, with subsequent models transitioning to the current shape of the Z Fold7, Oppo Find N5 and N6, as well as Honor Magic V3-V5-V6, along with the Vivo X Fold 5.

My personal experience with my Z Fold7 has been exceptionally satisfying as it suits my workflow perfectly. As such I was particularly interested in a folding iPhone until Apples choice of shape was revealed. Surely it will suit some who will adapt their usage to the device.

That others are copying Apple is a testimony to the company’s power and influence over the faithful who will buy most anything with the Logo they love to show

I like the rumored shape, in particular the unfolded inner screen 4/3 dimensions, similar to an iPad Mini. The entire appeal of this phone for me is that it’s a tablet, but fits in my pocket—and traditional phones have reached their maximum for my pockets!
Placing my iPhone 17 Pro Max in a suit or sport coat chest pocket is as big as I can go. And front jeans or slacks, likewise, I don’t want a bigger phone. If I didn’t hate the screen size of the standard iPhone Pro (too narrow), I would prefer the size. And obviously, there’s no way to cram a 6.9” screen in a 6” device! Unless it folds or rolls up (the other tech we haven’t seen in a phone yet).
I’m not sure I’ll buy this first iteration, I think I’ll wait for the 2nd or 3rd, when they’ve hopefully managed to include FaceID, and a telephoto camera. I really dislike TouchID on a narrow button on any device.