[Expired]iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone Ultra: Core Differences Analysis
Original Deal
Apple's fall new products are expected to center around the iPhone 18 Pro and the company's first foldable phone, the iPhone Ultra. Here are three key differences that could influence your upgrade decision.
| Feature | iPhone 18 Pro Series | iPhone Ultra (Foldable) |
| Form Factor | Classic bar design, aluminum unibody | Foldable design, inner screen similar to iPad mini |
| Camera System | Triple camera setup (including dedicated telephoto lens) | Dual camera setup (no telephoto lens) |
| Performance & Cooling | A20 Pro + VC vapor chamber (stable) | A20 Pro, may throttle under heavy load |
▫️ Design: Classic vs. Foldable
The iPhone 18 Pro continues the proven bar design. Meanwhile, the iPhone Ultra, as Apple's first foldable, features a shorter, wider outer screen, and its unfolded inner screen experience rivals the iPad mini, offering a completely different feel and visual space.
▫️ Camera System: Pro Series Leads
Apple continues to reserve top-tier camera specs for the Pro line. While the Ultra has the same main and ultra-wide cameras, it omits the telephoto lens due to the foldable structure. For users who need strong telephoto capabilities, the Pro remains the better choice.
▫️ Performance: Materials Determine Sustained Output
Both models are equipped with the A20 Pro chip. The Pro version uses an aluminum unibody and VC vapor chamber to ensure stable performance; the Ultra uses a titanium design, but under heavy load or high temperatures, its cooling efficiency may lead to performance lag.
问大家
: Will there be a crease in the middle of the foldable screen? 折叠屏的中间会有个痕么
回复 @中指姑娘 : Almost negligible, but for someone as obsessive-compulsive as me, it's simply impossible to ignore, hahaha. 几乎可以忽略，对于俺这种很强迫症的人来说，就是不可能忽略哈哈哈
: I've used Samsung's 5th and 6th generation foldables—the crease is almost unnoticeable when the screen is on. 我用过三星的567代的折叠 折痕亮屏的时候几乎可以忽略
最新评论 55
: "Been ripped off before, is there still anything worth watching?" 之前都被黑了，还有看头吗
: Bought an iPhone Air and still haven't switched it out to this day. Should've just gone with the Pro. 买了iphone air 一直到现在还没换，还是老老实实买pro把
: One random internet image and you guys are already chatting up a storm??? 一网图你们一群人还聊起来了？？？
: 这么一搞我反而不想买了，长焦本来就是iPhone特色的一面。我的14 Pro Max大概2年前开始出现透明的斑点，非常影响视频质量。 这么一搞我反而不想买了，长焦本来就是iPhone特色的一面。我的14 Pro Max大概2年前开始出现透明的斑点，非常影响视频质量。
: Apple has become a toothpaste factory; the last one this pretentious was Intel. 苹果成牙膏厂了，上一个这么装逼的是英特尔
回复 @匿名用户 : If 20 was already the minimum, it's already gone up several times over. Don't you want to check why it was only 20 before? 最低20算得话已经涨好几倍了，你要不要看看它之前为什么才20？
: Globally, there's no competitor right now, so it's free to squeeze however it wants. 全球内目前没对手就是这样的，想怎么挤就怎么挤。
: The foldable iPhone doesn't even come with a triple camera setup—its one standout feature has been cut. 折叠iPhone居然不带三摄，唯一的长处被砍了。
: Keep a backup plan and take it slow. 留着后路慢慢➕
: Let me check the price. 看价格
: I heard the foldable screen has a soft touch? 据说折叠屏屏幕是软的触感？
: Can plastic film be hard? For daily use, a tablet screen is still better. 塑料膜能硬吗。日常使用还是平板屏幕好。
: Nonsense. Foldable screens aren't anything new. Go try other foldable phones—in daily use, you can't even tell any difference in screen hardness. 瞎扯 折叠屏又不是什么新玩意 你去试一下其他的折叠手机 日常使用根本感觉不出来屏幕硬度有变化
: I can't wait—I'm that person who wants the iPad mini but can't get over the lack of ProMotion![[二哈]](/assets/emoji/comment-emoji/dm_erha@2x.png?v=1)
等不及了，我就是那个想要iPad mini奈何它没有高刷的人![[二哈]](/assets/emoji/comment-emoji/dm_erha@2x.png?v=1)
: Go try it out first, then come back and tell us how it went.![[吃瓜]](/assets/emoji/comment-emoji/dm_chigua@2x.png?v=1)
等你踩坑然后告诉我们体验![[吃瓜]](/assets/emoji/comment-emoji/dm_chigua@2x.png?v=1)
回复 @benzhouHtdl : If your expectation for a 2000-plus iPhone is just an iPad mini with a screen upgrade, then you definitely won't be disappointed... Apple thinks the same way, which is why they had the nerve to bring it out without any shame...![[捂脸哭]](/assets/emoji/comment-emoji/dm_wulianku@2x.png?v=1)
如果你对2000多iPhone的期许就是屏幕升级的ipad mini 那肯定不会失望的。。。苹果也是这么想的 所以才不嫌丢人的拿出来……![[捂脸哭]](/assets/emoji/comment-emoji/dm_wulianku@2x.png?v=1)
: I've been using my Xiaomi foldable for two years now, and it's been great. 我的小米折叠用两年了 挺好的
: This Apple product is basically like Xiaomi from five years ago running on iOS. 苹果这个应该等同于五年前的小米跑上了ios
: 不是说美国不支持运营不支持的手机，手机号码会无效？ 不是说美国不支持运营不支持的手机，手机号码会无效？
: If you're thinking about buying one, first try out Samsung's new foldable phone — Apple will definitely be just a bit better than Samsung — and then you'll know whether you'd actually buy it. 想要买的话，先去试试三星出的新的折叠机，苹果一定比三星好一丢丢，然后就知道自己会不会买了
: Why can’t they make a smaller one? The whole point of folding is to make the phone more compact—there aren’t many scenarios where you’d want to hold up something the size of an iPad mini to play with. 怎么就不能出个小点的，折叠是为了让手机变小，出门举个iPad mini那样玩的场景真不多
: I'm the exact opposite—if an iPad could make and receive calls and texts, pairing it with a smartwatch would be the perfect match. A phone feels too small to look at and too bulky to carry in a pocket. 我跟你刚好相反，如果ipad 能接打电话收发短信，连一个手表将是绝配。手机看着太小揣兜里太大
回复 @匿名用户 : Using an iPad for calls and texts linked to a watch has long been standard. At home, I barely use my phone for studying—as long as everything syncs via the same Apple ID, all features stay in sync. The only downside is that the phone doesn't support split-screen. iPad 打电话和发短信 连一个表 早就是标配了，我在家学习基本不用手机 只要用同一个apple ID 所有的功能都同步，只是手机不能分屏而已
: As a professional show-off, I've got to get myself one of those. 作为一个职业装逼犯我必须得搞一部
: Taking bad photos will affect how I show off on Instagram and Moments later. 拍照不好 以后ins和朋友圈里装会受影响
: Is this made in India? 是不是印度做的？
: Mainly deciding whether to go out and show off. 主要是看要不要出门装B
: It's 2026, and anyone still thinking using an iPhone is a flex really needs to broaden their horizons. 2026年了还在觉得用iPhone能装逼的也该增长一下自己的见识了
: Telling it like it is! 瞎说什么大实话
: Don't get your hopes up too high for foldables. Most people are still better off with a tablet, especially for gaming. Durability-wise, they're just no match. 别对折叠太大期待。 大部分人还是适合平板的。特别是玩游戏的。 耐用性也是完全没法比的
: Will there be a crease in the middle of the foldable screen? 折叠屏的中间会有个痕么
回复 @中指姑娘 : Almost negligible, but for someone as obsessive-compulsive as me, it's simply impossible to ignore, hahaha. 几乎可以忽略，对于俺这种很强迫症的人来说，就是不可能忽略哈哈哈
: 怎么可能没 怎么可能没
: The foldable version is just too average… 折叠版太一般了…
: It doesn't feel as good as vivo's foldable phone. 感觉不如vivo折叠屏
: Good job👍 好👍