$2,000+ iPhone Ultra Rumored to Omit Face ID and Four Other Key Features
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Apple’s anticipated foldable iPhone Ultra may launch with a price tag exceeding $2,000 while omitting several standard flagship features, according to recent leaks. These design tradeoffs are largely attributed to the device's exceptionally thin chassis.
Hardware and Feature Adjustments
Analysis of leaked schematics, dummy units, and renders by PhoneArena’s Mariyan Slavov indicates that space constraints—driven by an estimated unfolded thickness of just 4.5 mm—will necessitate several hardware compromises:
- Dual-Camera System: The device is expected to feature only two rear sensors (a 48-megapixel wide and ultrawide), omitting a dedicated telephoto lens due to depth limitations.
- Touch ID Integration: Apple’s TrueDepth array for Face ID is expected to be replaced by a side-mounted Touch ID sensor, as the required facial-recognition hardware cannot fit within the slim profile.
- Connectivity and Controls: Reports from industry analysts Mark Gurman and Ming-Chi Kuo indicate an eSIM-only configuration. Furthermore, the device is projected to utilize Apple's C2 modem, which currently lacks mmWave 5G support, while leaked dummy units show no Action Button.
Internal Layout and Market Positioning
Housing the hinge mechanism, battery, chipset, and cooling components within an ultra-thin foldable architecture creates strict spatial limitations. According to tipster Instant Digital, Apple has positioned the motherboard on the right side of the chassis to avoid running cables across the display hinge, resulting in a concentration of physical buttons on one edge.
While Apple has previously introduced single-feature changes—such as transitioning toward eSIM-only designs and revising button configurations across recent flagship generations—these combined omissions may draw greater consumer scrutiny given rumors placing the iPhone Ultra's price between $2,000 and $3,000.
