Production of Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone Ultra is currently running at just a few hundred units per day, according to a Nikkei report cited by MacRumors. The figure points to an extremely limited initial supply for the device, which has not yet been officially launched.
MacRumors, which relayed the Nikkei data on Friday, did not specify whether the low output reflects early manufacturing ramp-up challenges or a deliberate strategy to keep the first foldable iPhone scarce. The report also did not clarify which production facility is involved or when Apple might increase output.
The iPhone Ultra has been the subject of widespread speculation in recent weeks. Other outlets have reported on potential pricing, with PhoneArena suggesting price leaks for both the iPhone 18 Pro and the foldable iPhone Ultra. Macworld has separately reported that the device's color options will not include black, based on unnamed sources. Mashable has compiled a rundown of known details about Apple's first foldable, though Apple itself has made no official announcement.
The production figure has contributed to market jitters. Yahoo Finance noted that Apple's stock fell on Friday, with the Nikkei report on limited iPhone Ultra output likely playing a role in investor sentiment.
Given the daily volume reported, early demand for the iPhone Ultra could far exceed supply at launch. The key question now is whether Apple will scale up production in the coming weeks or maintain the constrained output through the initial release period, which would likely lead to extended shipping delays for customers.
