Apple has three new flagship iPhones launching next week: iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max and iPhone Ultra. Apple’s Pro models will have several advantages over the Ultra, but here are three ways the high-end Ultra will come out on top.
#1: Larger (and smaller) displays
Dummy models for iPhone Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max
iPhone Ultra will have two displays with the following rumored dimensions:
5.5-inch cover display
7.8-inch inner display
This compares to iPhone 18 Pro’s 6.3-inch screen and 6.9 inches on the Pro Max.
Essentially, iPhone Ultra provides both a larger display than the Pro models and also a smaller one. As a result, it will be the better choice for anyone wanting the largest iPhone screen. But it could also be a winner for fans of small phones, like the discontinued iPhone mini.
#2: Fits in any pocket, comfortable in-hand
iPhone 18 Pro, and especially iPhone 18 Pro Max, will be hit-or-miss in fitting pockets. This was already an issue with iPhone 17 Pro models. And while dimensions will largely be the same this year, rumors indicate the plateau could get even thicker to make room for the new camera system.
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