iPhone Ultra delayed until 2027? Apple is reportedly struggling to solve a major hinge problem — but the phone’s ‘visually creaseless’ display sounds promising

Specifically, it sounds like the phone doesn’t hold up to long-term use, with its hinge experiencing too much wear after being opened and closed a lot. It’s not clear whether Apple is struggling with this particular component more than other foldable phone brands, or whether its standards are just higher, but either way, if Apple can’t solve the problem, then the iPhone Ultra will apparently be delayed.

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We think it’s unlikely that Apple would ditch the iPhone Ultra project entirely, though, especially this close to the finish line, so while Momentary Digital claims the delay could be indefinite, we reckon there’s still a good chance it could land in 2027 — giving Apple an extra year to find a solution.

Of course, there’s also a chance that Apple could solve this issue in time for its annual September showcase. Or perhaps Apple will still debut the phone in September, but hold its release until 2027 — there are a few possibilities here.

Even the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a slight visible crease (Image credit: Lance Ulanoff / Future)

We certainly hope the iPhone Ultra will still launch this year, though, especially as the same leaker also claims that Apple has largely solved the issue of a visible crease in the phone’s screen, saying that it’s “visually creaseless” even after long-term use.

Other foldable phones do tend to have visible screen creases, although they’ve gotten smaller in recent years, and this was long believed to be unacceptable to Apple, which is perhaps why a foldable iPhone has taken so long. So, at least one problem might have been solved.

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If the iPhone Ultra does still land this year, it will most likely do so in September, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.

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