Disputed Red iPhone Ultra Renders Spark Color Speculation

Speculation about the color options for Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Ultra, intensified on August 26, 2026, when leaker Evan Blass shared renders on X suggesting the device would be available in red, in addition to the previously rumored black and white. However, the authenticity of these images was quickly disputed by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who stated the renders were not a legitimate look at the foldable iPhone and were likely created by Xiaomi. The controversy began when Blass posted images showing the unreleased foldable in three colors: space gray, white, and a striking red.