Apple Launches iPhone Duo Foldable Smartphone
Apple released the iPhone Duo foldable smartphone featuring a 7.6-inch internal display and A20 Pro chip, though early users report software bugs and missing Face ID.
Apple Inc. has entered the foldable smartphone market with the release of the iPhone Duo. The device features a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch unfolded nanotexture display, supported by a titanium hinge and magnets. It is powered by the A20 Pro chip with 12GB of RAM, a 6-core CPU, and a 7-core GPU, matching the specifications of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models. The phone carries an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, and early estimates suggest the hinge lifespan exceeds 100,000 folds.
Early user experiences describe the device as a "game-changer" for multitasking and media consumption, but critics highlight several compromises. The iPhone Duo notably lacks Face ID and features a lower-specification camera than the iPhone 18 Pro. Users have reported software bugs when invoking the camera in apps such as WhatsApp and FaceTime, while apps like TradingView and Google Authenticator reportedly lack optimization for the foldable form factor.
In the Australian market, the device starts at A$3499. Reports also suggest Apple is developing a larger version, potentially called the iPhone Duo 2 Plus, for a 2027 release. This development is rumored to be a strategic response to Samsung Electronics' expected plans for an enlarged Galaxy Z Fold 9.
