a tech blogger exclaimed on social media: “apple has truly turned the $2,000 iphone ultra into reality—touch id is back on the power button, and face id is completely gone!” according to reliable sources, this highly anticipated flagship model will completely abandon face id in favor of an ultra-thin optical fingerprint recognition solution integrated into the side-mounted power button.
industry analysts point out that the iphone ultra’s overall thickness is even thinner than the upcoming iphone air, leaving insufficient physical space for face id’s dual‑module 3d structured‑light system. balancing extreme thinness with biometric functionality, apple has opted for a more mature, compact side‑mounted fingerprint solution—ensuring security while pushing the boundaries of industrial design.
the screen design has also undergone a major overhaul: the long‑standing “dynamic island + pill‑shaped notch” layout has been phased out, with the iphone ultra debuting a single punch‑hole straight‑edge display, aligning with the mainstream approach adopted by today’s android flagships. the front camera is centered in the outer screen, while the unfolded inner display places the front-facing lens in the upper‑left corner, striking a balance between selfie convenience and ui adaptation logic.
in terms of specifications, the device features a 5.3‑inch oled outer screen and a 7.8‑inch foldable microled inner screen. it launches with apple’s self‑developed a20 pro chip, upgrades its imaging system to a 48‑megapixel dual‑camera setup, and boasts a battery capacity exceeding 5,000 mah. the new model is expected to go on sale globally this fall.
