Apple has officially announced its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, entering direct competition with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8. Designed to resemble a compact iPad when opened, the device features an asymmetrical build with rounded right corners, straight left edges, a horizontal camera bar, and a durable titanium and steel frame. It measures 5.2 mm unfolded and 11.3 mm folded, earning an IP68 dust- and water-resistance rating.
The device features two Super Retina XDR OLED displays with 120 Hz ProMotion and peak brightness up to 3,000 nits: an external 5.4-inch panel (2034 x 1398) and a foldable internal 7.6-inch screen (2670 x 1878) featuring an anti-reflective nano-texture finish engineered to eliminate screen creasing. Both screens will support the Apple Pencil USB-C in a planned software update.
Under the hood, the iPhone Duo runs on Apple’s A20 Pro chipset alongside a vapor chamber cooling system to manage thermals. Power efficiency is further assisted by the proprietary Apple C2 modem, enabling up to 24 hours of battery life. The smartphone supports 60 W wired charging and MagSafe wireless charging.
The camera system includes dual rear sensors: a 48 MP main camera and a 48 MP ultrawide camera. Selfies rely on an external 12 MP punch-hole camera and an under-display camera on the inner fold.
Additional hardware features include:
- Exclusive eSIM connectivity and 5G support
- Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and NFC
- Side-mounted Touch ID sensor
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) port
- Multitasking-tailored iOS 27 operating system
The iPhone Duo launches in the United States on October 23 in black and white finishes. US pricing starts at $1,999 for the base 256 GB storage tier, with higher-capacity configurations scaling through 512 GB, 1 TB, and up to 2 TB.
Component
Specification
Internal Display
7.6-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2670 x 1878 px, 120 Hz ProMotion, up to 3,000 nits, nano-texture finish
External Display
5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2034 x 1398 px, 120 Hz ProMotion, up to 3,000 nits
Processor
Apple A20 Pro with vapor chamber cooling
Storage
256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Rear Cameras
48 MP main + 48 MP ultrawide
Front Cameras
12 MP punch-hole (external display) + under-display camera (internal display)
Battery & Charging
Up to 24 hours battery life, 60 W wired fast charging, MagSafe wireless charging
Operating System
iOS 27
Biometrics
Side-mounted Touch ID
Connectivity
5G, Apple C2 modem, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), eSIM only
Durability Rating
IP68 water and dust resistance
Stylus Support
Apple Pencil (USB-C) via future update
Dimensions (Unfolded)
164.6 x 117.8 x 5.2 mm
Dimensions (Folded)
84.1 x 117.8 x 11.3 mm
Colors
Black, White
US Starting Price
$1,999 (256 GB)
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