1. The iPhone Ultra dummy unit is approximately 11 mm thick when closed, with the rear camera system adding over 5.5 mm, resulting in a total thickness of around 16.57 mm.
2. The large camera system causes the dummy to wobble on flat surfaces more than other foldables like the Galaxy Z Fold7.
3. The device’s thinnest point measures 5.24 mm, with inner display bezels about 0.27 mm thick on each side, and the overall height is approximately 117 mm.
Unbox Therapy Takes a Closer Look at the iPhone Ultra Dummy Units
Popular tech YouTuber Unbox Therapy had the rare chance to get a peek at the recently circulating dummy units of Apple’s upcoming foldable phone. Similar to Max Tech, he used his precision tools to measure and analyze the device before Apple’s official release. This sneak peek gives consumers and tech enthusiasts a better idea of what to expect from the new foldable’s design and build quality.
Camera System’s Impact on Thickness
Unbox Therapy funnily point out that the rear camera array on the iPhone Ultra bump the device’s overall thickness quite significantly. The dummy unit, when folded, measures around 11 millimeters. But once the dual-camera system is factored in, it adds an additional 5.5 mm, reaching a total thickness of about 16.57 mm. This extra bulk could influence how comfortable the foldable will feel in pocket and hand.
Device Stability and Material Insights
- Unbox found that the dummy unit wobbles quite a lot on flat surface, thanks to its hefty camera system. It seems a little more unstable than the Galaxy Z Fold7, which was reviewed earlier last year.
- At the thinnest point, the device measures 5.24 mm. The combined measurements of the two halves are roughly 10.48 mm, but foldable phones like the Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Galaxy Z Fold7 tend to have thinner inner bezels for a sleeker look and feel.
Design Details and Expected Specs
The inner bezels on the upcoming iPhone Ultra are estimated to be around 0.27 mm on each side, based on the video analysis. Interestingly, the device’s height is now thought to be about 117 mm, slightly taller than earlier reports. This makes the foldable only 2 mm taller than the original iPhone 4, potentially affecting its portability and aesthetics.
Apple is speculated to unveil the iPhone Ultra in September 2026 during their usual iPhone launch event, though nothing is confirmed yet. The dummy unit’s insights certainly stir excitement and curiosity about how the final product will look and feel in real life.