Several foldable smartphones have recently faced accusations of copying the design of the upcoming iPhone Ultra, a device that has not yet been officially released. Based on leaked specifications, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 from Samsung, the Xiaomi 18 Fold, and the Huawei Pura X Max are being cited as potential imitations of the rumored iPhone Ultra. These devices are part of a growing trend in the smartphone market, where foldable phones offer larger screens that can be folded for portability. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 has a 5.5-inch external screen and a 7.6-inch internal screen, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold features a 5.38-inch external screen and a 7.58-inch internal screen. Leaked details indicate the iPhone Ultra might have a 5.5-inch external screen and a 7.8-inch internal screen, with a price tag exceeding $2000. The Huawei Pura X Max was released in April 2025, and the Pura X was introduced in March 2025, both before the leaked details about the iPhone Ultra became public. Xiaomi, on the other hand, has aligned its product numbering with the iPhone 17, skipping the 17 series to launch the 18 Fold. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is expected to be released in China on September 7, just two days before Apple is anticipated to announce the iPhone Ultra. This timing has raised questions about whether Xiaomi might have had prior knowledge of Apple’s design. Smartphone development typically takes around 18 months, and the release timelines of these foldable devices suggest they may be influenced by leaked information rather than direct copying. Companies like Samsung Display and LG Display have been showcasing foldable screens for years, and other manufacturers such as Oppo and Google have also entered the foldable market with their own models. However, producing foldable smartphones is a commercial risk, as it involves significant investment in production lines and marketing without guaranteed consumer demand. Samsung previously released an S25 Edge ultra-thin model before the iPhone Air, and Xiaomi had planned a 17 Air, but both were eventually reduced or abandoned. The iPhone Ultra’s screen is expected to be manufactured by Samsung Display, which is Apple’s exclusive supplier for such components. This suggests that Samsung might have had prior knowledge of the iPhone Ultra's design, making accusations of direct copying less clear. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, which remains in a narrow format, does not directly copy the iPhone Ultra, as it has not yet been officially released. The line between following a market trend and committing plagiarism remains blurred, especially in a rapidly evolving industry like smartphone design.