Buying an iPhone Ultra could be an expensive experiment, warns resale site

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1. 1d ago

   Apple confirms foldable iPhone Ultra for fall 2026

   Apple has confirmed the iPhone Ultra foldable and iPhone 18 Pro for a fall 2026 release. The iPhone Ultra will feature the A20 Pro chip and variable aperture cameras. A resale study warns the device could drop from $2,000 to $708 in value after one year.

   What's confirmed:

   • Apple confirmed the foldable iPhone Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro for fall 2026.
   • The iPhone Ultra includes the A20 Pro chip and variable aperture cameras.
   • A study suggests the iPhone Ultra could drop from an initial price of $2,000 to $708 after twelve months.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra may launch on September 9, while standard iPhone 18 models are delayed until Spring 2027.
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2. 6d ago

   Resale Site Warns of High Depreciation for iPhone Ultra

   A study suggests the foldable iPhone Ultra may lose significant value within its first year. An initial price of $2,000 could drop to $708 after twelve months. This depreciation is described as rare for iPhone devices.

   What's confirmed:

   • A study estimates the foldable iPhone Ultra could lose up to $1,292 in value during its first year.
   • The device may have a purchase price of $2,000 and a resale value of $708 after one year.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The iPhone Ultra is a rumored foldable device.
   • Apple is raising prices by up to $300 across much of its hardware lineup.
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