iPhone Ultra: Rumors About Apple's 2024 High-End iPhone 16

[MacRumors]

Apple in 2024 may introduce a new high-end iPhone 16 "Ultra" that would be sold alongside the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max as a more expensive, feature rich option.

This guide highlights everything we've heard about the possibility of an iPhone Ultra.

Feature Set

An iPhone 16 Ultra would be Apple's most expensive and feature rich iPhone, offering options beyond those available with the Pro models. We don't have too much insight into what new additions Apple might reserve for an Ultra model, but Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has shared some possibilities.

He says that the iPhone Ultra could include additional camera improvements, a faster chip, a bigger display, and perhaps even a portless design without a Lightning or USB-C port.

The iPhone Ultra would presumably be modeled after the Apple Watch Ultra, Apple's high-end Apple Watch option. Like that device, the iPhone Ultra could have unique and niche features that set it apart and make it worth a more premium price tag.

Pricing

If Apple ends up unveiling an iPhone 16 Ultra, it will be even more expensive than the iPhone 14 Pro Max, which is priced starting at $1,099. It is expected to be sold alongside iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max devices rather than replacing one.

Launch Timeline

The earliest that Apple would introduce a higher-end Ultra iPhone is 2024, which would make it part of the iPhone 16 lineup. As 2024 is the soonest that we'll see the model, there is a possibility that it could be delayed until the iPhone 17 lineup or beyond.

iPhone 15 Ultra?

Back in September 2022, Gurman speculated that Apple might introduce an iPhone 15 Ultra that would replace the iPhone 15 Pro Max in the 2023 iPhone lineup, but it no longer appears that an iPhone 15 Ultra is going to happen. Instead, we are expecting an iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Renders

Designer Jonas Daenert in February shared some conceptual images of what an iPhone 16 Ultra could look like, with some of the design ideas taken from the Apple Watch Ultra. He imagines a thicker 12mm iPhone with a titanium chassis, rounded edges, protruding buttons, and orange accents.

This is in no way what Apple's iPhone Ultra will look like as there haven't been design rumors as of yet, but it is a fun concept to look at.

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[spartan1967]

I thought this Ultra was coming with the 15?

 

[alpi123]

I thought this Ultra was coming with the 15?

Maybe if you read the article first

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

I'm so excited about this iPhone. I hope it's coming in an Aggressive Red color. 😈

Some requested features...

• Push the iPhone Display to a 7"+ screen.
• 72+ Hours of Solid Battery life. (Single charge 0-100%).
• 98+ Mega Pixels Camera. (That is double the MP that iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max contains).

 

[uberboxer]

For those who think they just aren't spending enough on their phones.

 

[ShivneelSingh]

I'm excited for it!
Rocking it without a case, easier to hold, non-slippery, extra long battery life.

 

[tagsaid]

I thought this Ultra was coming with the 15?

It is coming out when Apple says it is coming out, until then, it is 100% a rumor and nothing more.

 

[ShivneelSingh]

I'm so excited about this iPhone. I hope it's coming in an Aggressive Red color. 😈=

• Push the iPhone Display to a 7" screen.
• 72 Hours of Solid Battery life. (Single charge 0-100%)
• 98 Mega Pixels Camera. (That is double what iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max contains)

Yes, the red color!
I love the ProductRed iPhone and wish it was offered on the Pro models.

 

[anthogag]

I hope iPhone Ultra is like Watch Ultra, for the adventurer, an iPhone for the elements. No camera bump. No USB-C port. Ultra should not be just a higher-end Pro Max.

I would say the concept from designer Jonas D. would be hotter without the camera bump if the iPhone is thicker...and put a big/huge light on it.

 

[BXRich]

Ultra is such a great name, I'm sure the others will start calling theirs Ultra now too...oh, wait.

 

[lysingur]

There is definitely a market for an iPhone without a camera bump.

 

[dandyryan]

The ultra is definitely coming this year. Imagine them rehashing the iPhone 12 for a 4th year in a row.

 

[steve09090]

To recap.
Gurman said there will be an iPhone 15 Ultra
Gurman says there will not be an iPhone 15 Ultra
Gurman says there might be an iPhone 16 Ultra, but he doesn’t know.
good to know, or not know??

 

[anthogag]

Ultra is such a great name, I'm sure the others will start calling theirs Ultra now too...oh, wait.

True, unfortunately Samsung watered-down the Ultra name with a 20% slower device (compared to Pro Max).

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Yes, the red color!
I love the ProductRed iPhone and wish it was offered on the Pro models.

Agreed! I hope this is the year Apple introduces the Product Red iPhone. Apple is missing out big time by not introducing iPhone Pro models in Product Red. My dad has an iPhone 14 Plus in Product Red and it looks stunning. I get jealous! LOL.

 

[Ifti]

So this is basically an idea and people run with it thinking it will be reality. Seriously. This rumour is stupid.

It’s all stuff we already know.
It will be more expensive - thats obvious. Every year the price seems to increase now.
It will incorporate better cameras and a faster chip - again, pretty obvious!

 

[dandyryan]

There is definitely a market for an iPhone without a camera bump.

Just like how there was an overwhelming market for an iPhone mini

literally no one cares and makes 0 functional difference. in fact the bump probably makes your iphone easier to pick up off a table due to ease to grab underneath

 

[MonkeySpank158]

I love the ruggedness of the watch Ultra, so even though this is just a fun concept pic, I would totally replace my 14 Pro Max with it. No case needed, rugged af, and I love the orange/titanium color combo

 

[BXRich]

True, unfortunately Samsung watered-down the Ultra name with a 20% slower device (compared to Pro Max).

that's more Google's crappy, collect all your data OS than it is the hardware

 

[corinthos]

Not thanks. Will wait for Ultra Extreme instead.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

So this is basically an idea and people run with it thinking it will be reality. Seriously. This rumour is stupid.

It’s all stuff we already know.
It will be more expensive - thats obvious. Every year the price seems to increase now.
It will incorporate better cameras and a faster chip - again, pretty obvious!

I don't think it's stupid. The same rumor came about the Apple Watch and last year we ended up getting Apple Watch Ultra. I think iPhone Ultra is coming. Apple knows there is a big demand out there for bigger phones. Look at what's happening with the dollar iPhone 14, sadly iPhone Mini and iPhone SE models. They are not doing so well.

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[jimbobb24]

My phone is already so amazing and so underutilized I cannot imagine what I would do with an ultra. But the battery life of the watch ultra is mighty fine….

 

[carl76tr]

Sounds like price will be the biggest feature.

 

[SigurTom]

Proposed headline revision: We Don't Know Anything About Apple's 2024 High-End iPhone 16

 

[steve09090]

Agreed! I hope this is the year Apple introduces the Product Red iPhone. Apple is missing out big time by not introducing iPhone Pro models in Product Red. My dad has an iPhone 14 Plus in Product Red and it looks stunning. I get jealous! LOL.

My son has always bought the product Red model. It’s always stunning.