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iPhone Ultra’s cameras might get very unorthodox placement, per leak

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Why This Matters

The leak suggesting unconventional front camera placement on the upcoming iPhone Ultra highlights Apple's willingness to innovate in foldable device design, which could influence future smartphone form factors. This shift may impact user experience and camera usability, making it a noteworthy development for consumers and industry watchers alike.

Key Takeaways

iPhone Ultra will be unveiled next month, and a new leak indicates the device’s front cameras could be positioned in unusual spots.

iPhone Ultra’s front cameras might both be positioned in corners, not centered

When iPhone Ultra debuts, it will be Apple’s first attempt at a foldable iPhone. As such, the device will deviate in several ways from “normal” iPhone design—including with cameras.

iPhone Ultra is rumored to have two rear cameras—one Main and one Ultra Wide—plus two front-facing cameras.

It has two front cameras because the foldable will have two displays: one on the outside, and a larger display that’s revealed when unfolded.

Until now, we’ve been expecting the outer display’s front camera to be centered. But based on a new leak, it may have a more unusual placement.

A third-party screen protector that’s circulating online seems to show a camera cutout in the top-right corner of the outer display, and top-left corner of the inner display.

I'm sure this is just a misunderstanding – the protective film covers the entire glass panel, not exactly the same as the actual screen display area. The iPhone Ultra screen itself is still a symmetrical rounded rectangle. pic.twitter.com/Iwu52050uw — Ice Universe (@UniverseIce) August 11, 2026

It’s very possible the accessory maker got things wrong. They’re making educated guesses like everyone else. But if the leak proves true, it would be a big departure from previous front camera placements.

Apple has always put the selfie camera at the top-center of the iPhone. Moving it to a corner could result in a lot of selfies (especially with groups) with users looking at the wrong spot.

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