The iPhone Ultra was first heard last year with the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro Max speculated to be replaced by the iPhone 15 Ultra. But since then, the idea of an Ultra moniker hasn’t taken off. However, a fresh report is now giving weight and reviving the possibility of Apple launching its first Ultra-branded iPhone next month.
According to the multiple sources cited by Apple Insider’s Andre O’Hara, Apple will use the iPhone 15 Ultra naming for the bigger next-gen iPhone Pro that is planned to be announced sometime in September. If this materializes, this means the iPhone-maker’s line up will be composed of an iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and the iPhone 15 Ultra.
The idea of the iPhone Ultra comes after Apple introduced the Watch Ultra (review) smartwatch in 2022. The model differs from the standard Apple Watch Series by having a titanium frame and extra features like a siren and dual-frequency GPS in addition to its more expensive pricing.
This is not entirely surprising in the case of the iPhone 15 Pro Max. It is tipped that the Ultra model is getting a periscope camera, which is said not available on the iPhone 15 Pro. Apart from this sensor, it remains unknown what are the other differentiating specs the handset will carry over the smaller Pro, although both should also boast a titanium chassis, bigger memory, a programmable action button, and A17 Bionic chipset.
It is also rumored that Apple is going to increase the pricing of the iPhone 15 Pro, affecting the iPhone 15 Ultra as well. The change is likely brought by inflated costs across several components Apple is utilizing on the iPhone 15. The Cupertino tech giant is rumored to launch the iPhone 15 on September 12, which is a few weeks from now.
Would you think that it is logical for Apple to use the Ultra moniker on the iPhone 15 Pro Max? What other differentiating features do you think the model should equip aside from the periscope snapper? You are welcome to share with us your answers in the comments.
