- The iPhone Duo is Apple’s first folding iPhone, announced at its annual September event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California.
- The iPhone Duo comes in Star White and Night Sky, costs $1,999 for 256 GB, with preorders on October 16 and sale on October 23.
- The Duo features a 5.4-inch outer screen and a 7.6-inch inner display, with a titanium frame, Ceramic Shield glass, and an IP68 rating.
- The hinge uses a “custom variable torque profile” for smooth opening, and when open, it’s the thinnest iPhone ever.
- Instead of Face ID, the Duo brings back Touch ID integrated into the side power button, and it’s the first iPhone to support the USB-C Apple Pencil.
- The Duo has the biggest battery ever in an iPhone, offering up to 31 hours of video playback on the inner display and 44 hours on the outer display.
- The Duo is powered by Apple’s new C2 modem and the A20 Pro chip, and has two 48-megapixel rear cameras (primary and ultrawide) plus two selfie cameras.
- Apple is a late entrant to the foldable market, but the iPhone Duo is expected to help grow the category, potentially capturing up to 30 percent of foldable market share by end of 2026, according to IDC’s Nabila Popal.
Apple has officially launched the iPhone Duo, marking its entry into the foldable smartphone market. The device features a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch inner display, priced at $1,999. Preorders will start on October 16, with sales commencing on October 23.1234
The iPhone Duo is available in Star White and Night Sky, and boasts a titanium frame with a mirror finish, along with Ceramic Shield glass for durability. It has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, surpassing competitors like Samsung.
Apple has designed the Duo with a custom variable torque hinge for smooth opening and closing, making it the thinnest iPhone to date. Notably, it lacks a Face ID sensor, opting instead for Touch ID integrated into the side power button.67
The device features the largest battery ever in an iPhone, allowing for up to 31 hours of video playback on the inner display and 44 hours on the outer display. It is powered by the A20 Pro chip and supports USB-C Apple Pencil later this year.891011
Despite being a latecomer to the foldable market, Apple is projected to capture up to 30 percent of the foldable market share by 2026, according to IDC's Nabila Popal.1213
“The Duo brings back Touch ID in the side power button, replacing Face ID, and is the first iPhone to support the USB-C Apple Pencil. It packs the biggest battery ever in an iPhone, offering up to 31 hours of video playback on the inner display.”
