With expectations rising that Apple will soon unveil its first foldable iPhone, the product name "iPhone Ultra" is widely being mentioned as the leading candidate.

On Sept. 9, IT outlet 9to5Mac summarised key late-stage rumours, including the iPhone Ultra's price, China launch schedule, biometric authentication method, display crease and whether it supports MagSafe.

Price is drawing the most attention. Bloomberg reported that Apple initially considered a starting price of $1,999 (about 2.67 million won) for the iPhone Ultra, but has recently discussed around $2,199 (about 2.93 million won) due to rising component costs. It also reported that higher configurations with more storage could reach $3,000 (about 4.0 million won). That suggests the foldable iPhone could become a top-tier premium lineup.

There is also a view that the China launch could be later than in other regions. Leaker Instant Digital claimed the product is likely to be pushed back in China versus the global market. The main reason cited was an eSIM-only design. China lags other countries in eSIM adoption and related infrastructure, which could affect the schedule. The iPhone Air previously saw its China launch delayed due to regulatory issues tied to an eSIM-only design.

On biometric authentication, there is growing weight behind the possibility Apple will use Touch ID instead of Face ID. Developer Pdfu posted additional signs on social media this week suggesting the iPhone Ultra will use Touch ID. Touch ID adoption has long been widely discussed as one of the product's constraints, and the new signs are being taken as further confirmation.

Another point of interest is how much Apple has reduced the screen crease, seen as a key weakness of foldable phones. Bloomberg reported that Apple has achieved a crease far less noticeable than those on foldable phones currently on sale. To do so, Apple is said to have developed custom cover glass and an "advanced titanium-aluminium hinge system." The crease is not completely gone, but Apple is reported to plan to tout it as a key competitive advantage.

Speculation has also been settling around whether MagSafe will be supported. In a recent interview, Mark Gurman said, "MagSafe is included," adding, "Based on everything I've heard, this foldable phone has MagSafe." It aligns with Apple's strategy to maintain continuity in charging methods and the accessory ecosystem.

Taken together, the late-stage information suggests the iPhone Ultra could arrive not only as a new foldable form factor, but also with an ultra-high-price strategy, hardware differentiation and region-specific launch variables. Price, China timing and whether it adopts Touch ID are expected to remain key factors shaping market reaction immediately after the unveiling.