Leaked information about the iPhone Ultra reveals a potentially annoying drawback.
The iPhone Ultra may be attractive enough to capture 25% of the market in its first few months, but that doesn't mean it's without its limitations. According to Instant Digital, the rounded corners of the iPhone Ultra will make the front screen asymmetrical.
Concept image of iPhone Ultra.
Concept image of the iPhone Ultra.
While the outer edges are rounded, the center of the hinge remains flat as is typical. As a result, when folded, one side appears rounded while the other looks almost square and angular.
Because the screen is also curved at the edges, there's an unused black space on the left side. This detail is very noticeable to observant people. This asymmetry, combined with the prominent screen bezels and camera cutout, creates a strangely disjointed look for the front of the device.
Apple is known for its refined design style, so it's hard to understand why such an illogical design was approved. The problem is that while Apple's foldable phone has rounded corners for a more comfortable grip, the trade-off is this unbalanced design.
Rumors about the iPhone Ultra.
Rumors about the iPhone Ultra.
However, since this is a foldable phone, users will spend most of their time using it unfolded. Even when folded, this asymmetry may become less important after a few days of use. We've also become accustomed to the presence of the "notch," so it's highly likely that iFans will gradually accept this feature as well.
A small amount of unusable screen space is unlikely to deter users from purchasing the product, especially since the iPhone Ultra has many other more significant drawbacks that users should be concerned about.
Despite a rumored price tag of up to $ 2,300 (approximately 60.3 million VND), the device will lack Face ID and a telephoto camera. It may also be missing MagSafe and the Action Button.
We will know the exact details about the iPhone Ultra on September 9th. This is when the device is expected to be announced alongside the high-end iPhone 18 Pro duo. We will continuously update you with more information about these products in subsequent articles.