Apple iPhone Ultra Rumored to Use a Liquid Metal Hinge Inspired by Oppo Find N6

iPhone Ultra was already leaked in a live photo and plenty of renders. Yes, it was a dummy unit that leaked, but it still counts. The point is, we are all familiar with the Ultra’s outer design now. So the tipsters have started drawing attention to the inside. We found new details about the device hinge. 

This insider is known for quality leaks, so you’d better believe when he says Apple has used a Liquid metal hinge design on the Apple iPhone Ultra. Fixed Focus Digital gave a report on Weibo. Apparently, the R&D is in full throttle, and the company has already shipped the prototypes to global operators for testing.

But the main takeaway from this leak is that Apple could use a liquid metal hinge on the iPhone Ultra. That’s the ultimate fix right now for the folding screen crease. The name rings a bell, and we are sure some of you feel the same way. 

Apple stole the idea from Oppo. The Chinese phone maker already set the bar too high for Apple, so they have no choice but to copy the existing tech. Oppo already field-tested its first 3D-printed Liquid Metal hinge on Oppo Find N6 Fold. That was the first phone that truly had a zero-crease folding display. As of mid 2026, Here is the latest iPhone price update in Pakistan.

The liquid metal hinges are somewhat elastic, and they absorb stress. They can snap back to the original shape, which means they never leave a permanent crease on any display attached to it. Those liquid metal hinges are also more durable than Titanium or stainless steel.

The liquid metal hinge could also be lighter, which will ultimately reduce the weight of the phone itself. The hinge surface will be smooth at a microscopic level, so it can’t get wobbly or loose even after a thousand folds, in theory. We’d love to see this concept in practice when Apple launches the iPhone Ultra. Keep watching the news for updates. 

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