{"id":267429,"date":"2026-06-08T09:18:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T13:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/08\/why-the-folding-iphone-ultra-might-launch-in-only-one-color\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T10:55:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T14:55:23","slug":"why-the-folding-iphone-ultra-might-launch-in-only-one-color","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/08\/why-the-folding-iphone-ultra-might-launch-in-only-one-color\/","title":{"rendered":"Why the folding iPhone Ultra might launch in only one color"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why the folding iPhone Ultra might launch in only one color<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/news\/folding-iphone-ultra-might-launch-in-only-one-color<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-06-08 09:18:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: www.cultofmac.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Looks like we\u2019ll be able to get the folding iPhone Ultra and any color we want, as long as what we want is white.<\/p>\n

A noted tipster says Apple\u2019s upcoming handset with a flexible screen could come only in that single color option. It\u2019s not a surprising move for a device expected to be a niche product because of its premium price. <\/p>\n

Want a colorful folding iPhone Ultra? Apple may have other plans.<\/h2>\n

Rumors of the folding iPhone Ultra have been persistent in recent months. The design of the handset leaked out long ago, but little is known about color options. That may have now changed, thanks to tipster Sonny Dickson.<\/p>\n

\u201cFirst look at the iPhone Fold dummy unit,\u201d Dickson posted on X and other social media platforms on Saturday. \u201cIt doesn\u2019t look like Apple will offer multiple colors, with white currently appearing to be the only option.\u201d<\/p>\n

First look at the iPhone Fold dummy unit. It doesn’t look like Apple will offer multiple colors, with white currently appearing to be the only option. What do you think? pic.twitter.com\/olMzm6t6Ts<\/p>\n

\u2014 Sonny Dickson (@SonnyDickson) June 7, 2026<\/p>\n

Another image supposedly showing the device\u00a0leaked out last week that also shows it in white.<\/p>\n

Anyone hoping for a bright orange or cherry red iPhone Ultra may be in for a disappointment.<\/p>\n

A folding iPhone Ultra could come in only a single color because foldable smartphones are far more complex and expensive to manufacture than traditional handsets. By limiting the device to one finish, Apple could simplify production, reduce manufacturing costs and avoid supply chain complications.<\/p>\n

Reducing production costs as much as possible could be critical because the foldable iOS device is likely to sell in relatively small numbers \u2014 somewhere around 10 million, more or less. For comparison, the iPhone 16 Pro Max sold between 33 million and 35 million units worldwide.<\/p>\n

One major factor that could keep the iPhone Ultra from becoming a runaway hit could be its price. While this is…<\/p>\n

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