Why does this comparison matter before the official launch?

Dummy units are manufactured to precise dimensions from leaked engineering schematics — historically reliable. The visual comparison confirms Apple is targeting the same wide foldable category mapped out by Huawei and Samsung.

Is iPhone Ultra copying Huawei or vice versa?

The race of influence is difficult to determine — Apple has been working on iPhone Ultra for years. But Huawei and Samsung launched their wide products first. Most likely all three are independently targeting the same user category.

Will iPhone Ultra offer an iPad interface when unfolded?

All indicators point to yes — the unfolded dimensions are slightly below iPad mini and Apple has experience with iPadOS Stage Manager. This would be iPhone Ultra's strongest differentiator from competitors.

Will Pura X Max reach global markets?

As of now Pura X Max is China-only. Due to chip restrictions on Huawei — global expansion is not guaranteed and remains limited.

Which is thinner — iPhone Ultra or Pura X Max?

iPhone Ultra is 0.5mm thinner when unfolded (4.7mm vs 5.2mm). A small difference but Apple likely has a chipset efficiency advantage, achieving higher density at a thinner profile.

iPhone Ultra Compared to Huawei Pura X Max — Nearly Identical Dimensions, 0.5mm Thinner, Completely Different Camera Island Design and September Launch

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iPhone Ultra vs Pura X Max — The Wide Foldable War Is Coming

Huawei unveiled the Pura X Max earlier this month as its entrant into the large wide foldable smartphone space, one that's expected to become pretty crowded later this year with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold Wide and, of course, the iPhone Ultra — which has definitely influenced both the Huawei and the Samsung devices even though it's not even official yet.

Dimensions — A Striking Coincidence

According to a recently leaked schematic, the iPhone Ultra measures 120.59×167.59×4.7mm when unfolded, compared to the Pura X Max's 120×166.5×5.2mm.

The numerical differences: iPhone Ultra is 1.09mm taller, 0.59mm wider, and 0.5mm thinner. Practically — two phones of nearly identical size.

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold Wide is also said to be in the same range, reportedly measuring 123.9×164.4×4.3mm unfolded.

Design — Similar Structure, Different Details

The form factor is pretty similar, even though the two devices have a very different camera island design. It's very obvious that the Pura X Max will compete head-on with the iPhone Ultra when that lands.

Cameras are different, and the design language is different, but the core idea is now kind of the same — wide screen, thin body, more usable space.

Notable Observation — iPad Mini Size at Thinner Profile

The iPhone Ultra will unfold into a device slightly smaller than an iPad mini but with the same tablet form factor — which makes us assume that you may get a tablet UI when the handset is unfolded.

Launch Timeline

The Huawei Pura X Max has already been launched, but only in China thus far. Samsung's wide foldable will probably arrive in July, while the iPhone Ultra is expected in September.

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