- Dummy Apple iPhone Ultra Unit Reportedly Leaked
- It was inspected by popular YouTuber Unbox Therapy
- The video examined many facets of the speculated device
Apple’s foldable iPhone, apparently dubbed iPhone Ultra, has to be one of tech’s worst-kept secrets at this point, with numerous leaks and rumors having emerged – and the latest features rumored to be dummy units of the handset.
These come from popular YouTuber Unbox Therapy, who put the units under the microscope in a new video on his channel, discussing various aspects of the device.
They noted that its volume buttons are on the top of the phone, while its speakers are in corners diagonally opposite each other. On the back are what appear to be two camera lenses housed in Apple’s traditional “camera bump.”
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In terms of form factor, the iPhone Ultra’s dummy unit appears as a wide rectangle when folded – similar proportions to your passport – and looks more like a traditional tablet when unfolded. The vertical hinge means the iPhone unfolds like a book, rather than having the clamshell design of some of the best foldable phones, and that matches what past rumors have indicated we’ll see from Apple.
It’s a shape that Unbox Therapy describes as “so strange, this form factor.” odd“Compared to the Google Pixel Fold, the iPhone Ultra is rather different, with a shorter height but a slightly thicker width. However, this lowers the center of gravity and makes the device “stable” and not heavy when opened, Unbox Therapy estimated.
Another reason for this design could be that the folded aspect ratio is similar to that of an iPad, which could help developers efficiently port their apps to the new phone.
“A major downgrade”
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As for its measurements, the device measures 117.71mm high and 84.27mm wide when folded. Its width is 5.24mm when unfolded, which is similar to the iPhone Air; When folded, it measures 11.02mm at its thinnest point and 16.57mm at the camera bump.
Speaking of which, Unbox Therapy observed that the camera bump is “huge” – so much so that placing the phone on a table creates a large “ramp” that causes the phone to wobble significantly when pressed – enough to make it a potential “wobble champion”, Unbox Therapy dryly noted.
Interestingly, Unbox Therapy was convinced that Apple’s intention was for people to use the iPhone Ultra in its unfolded state most of the time. In fact, they felt so strongly about this point that they described the folded form factor as something that “feels like a major downgrade from your current iPhone experience.”
With a shorter height and increased thickness compared to one of the best iPhones, the folded device appears compromised, Unbox Therapy argued. It is when the product is unfolded that it takes on its full meaning.
It’s worth noting that since the device Unbox Therapy tested was supposed to be a dummy unit, it won’t be a 100% reflection of what Apple might ship, even if it’s the genuine item. The dummy units are supposed to show roughly what the finished product will look like, but essential aspects – such as its speakers, software, cameras and more – are either subject to variation or missing altogether.
So that means we should take Unbox Therapy’s video with a healthy dose of salt. While this may indicate the broad strokes of what Apple might offer later this year, we’ll undoubtedly see some differences, big and small, between this and what the company will reveal.
Still, given that Apple is the company behind this product – and given the rumored “Ultra” branding and price tag north of $2,000 – we can expect something that could quickly become one of the best foldable phones on the market. Whether that’s the case or not will become apparent when the iPhone Ultra makes its appearance, which is expected to happen later this year.
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