Foldable iPhone Ultra: Apple has done it – crease-free display achieved, says leak; coming to foldable iPad
Publish Date: 2026-05-19 11:54:00
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The foldable iPhone’s crease-free panel should trickle down to the iPad.
Apple has reportedly finalized a “no-crease” design for the 2026 iPhone Ultra, utilizing design logic similar to the Oppo Find N6. This breakthrough clears the path for Apple’s first book-style foldable, with the technology expected to eventually transition to a larger iPad Fold.
Another day – another leak about the upcoming foldable iPhone.
Today, fresh rumors from a top tipster suggest that Apple might’ve locked in the hinge/panel design for its long-awaited foldable iPhone Ultra (despite recent rumors of hardware challenges with the hinge). The info tells us that Cupertino has indeed achieved the ultimate goal of having a “seamless” (no-crease) display, which (hopefully) eliminates the visual dips found on current foldables.
The source notes that the design more or less mirrors the solution found on the Oppo Find N6, which (as reviews have revealed) still shows a crease after a few days of use, even if it’s noticeably less visible than what the competition can offer.
Oppo’s recent flagship uses a 3D-printed liquid metal hinge to achieve a “Zero-Feel Crease,” a standard Apple has reportedly demanded before greenlighting mass production. Interestingly, the leaker suggests this specialized hardware might eventually “trickle down” to the foldable iPad, potentially forming the structural design of a future iPad/MacBook Fold.
Of course, with production targets set for late 2026, Apple appears to be prioritizing the foldable iPhone that functions as a compact phone when closed and an iPad mini-competitor when open.
Alleged iPhone Ultra/Fold schematics from a case manufacturer (upscaled with AI).
iPhone Ultra – expected specs
- Displays: 5.5-inch outer screen, 7.8-inch internal OLED panel (said to be crease-free)
- Processor: Apple A20 Pro (TSMC’s 2nm node).
- Memory: 12GB RAM (optimized for Apple Intelligence).
- Build: Titanium and aluminum frame; ultra-thin 4.5mm…
