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iPhone Duo Price by Country: US, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, Japan, India, Singapore and UAE
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iPhone Duo Price by Country: US, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, Japan, India, Singapore and UAE

Mike Peterson · September 10, 2026

The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 in the US, £1,999 in the UK, C$2,999 in Canada, A$3,499 in Australia, €2,299 in Germany, €2,339 in France, Â¥364,800 in Japan, ₹2,99,900 in India, S$3,099 in Singapore and AED 8,499 in the UAE, according to Apple’s Store pages in each country. Every market gets the same four tiers,…

Which New iPhone Charges Fastest? iPhone 18 Pro vs Pro Max vs iPhone Duo, Wired and Wireless
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Which New iPhone Charges Fastest? iPhone 18 Pro vs Pro Max vs iPhone Duo, Wired and Wireless

Mike Peterson · September 10, 2026

The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max charge fastest on a cable: Apple’s tech specs rate both at up to 50 percent in around 15 minutes with a 60W USB-C adapter. The iPhone Duo takes about 20 minutes to reach the same point on the same adapter, according to Apple’s Duo specs. On…

iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo Connectivity Compared: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, UWB, USB 3 and eSIM
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iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo Connectivity Compared: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, UWB, USB 3 and eSIM

Mike Peterson · September 10, 2026

The iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone Duo share almost every radio: Wi-Fi 7 with 2×2 MIMO, Bluetooth 6, Thread, second-generation Ultra Wideband, NFC with reader mode and Apple’s C2 modem, according to Apple’s tech specs for both phones. The differences are in the SIM policy, the satellite services Apple lists, and the USB-C port…

iPhone 18 Pro Aluminum Unibody vs iPhone Duo Titanium: Materials, Ceramic Shield and Durability Compared
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iPhone 18 Pro Aluminum Unibody vs iPhone Duo Titanium: Materials, Ceramic Shield and Durability Compared

Mike Peterson · September 10, 2026

The iPhone 18 Pro is built around an aluminum unibody with Ceramic Shield 2 on the front and Ceramic Shield on the back. The iPhone Duo uses a Grade 5 titanium frame and hinge cover with the same two glass types on its closed faces, plus a custom polymer cover over its folding inner display.…

iPhone Duo Price in the UK and India: Every Storage Tier and the October Dates
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iPhone Duo Price in the UK and India: Every Storage Tier and the October Dates

Mike Peterson · September 10, 2026

iPhone Duo starts at £1,999 in the UK and ₹2,99,900 in India for the 256GB model, according to Apple’s Store pages in both countries. That is £700 and ₹1,20,000 more than the iPhone 18 Pro Max at the same capacity, and it tops out at £3,199 and ₹4,49,900 for the 2TB version. iPhone Duo in…

iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone Duo for Video: 4K120, ProRes, Spatial Video and Cinematic Mode Compared
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iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone Duo for Video: 4K120, ProRes, Spatial Video and Cinematic Mode Compared

Mike Peterson · September 10, 2026

Both the iPhone 18 Pro Max and the iPhone Duo record 4K Dolby Vision video at up to 120 fps, according to Apple’s tech specs. Beyond that headline figure the two spec sheets diverge: the Pro Max lists ProRes at up to 4K 120 fps with external recording and spatial video at 1080p 30 fps,…

Apple Event Live Blog: iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12 and Everything Announced
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Apple Event Live Blog: iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12 and Everything Announced

Mike Peterson · September 10, 2026

Apple’s “Surprise and shine” event kicks off today, September 9, at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. BST, 10:30 p.m. IST) from Apple Park

iPhone Duo Storage Prices: $1,999, $2,199, $2,599 and $3,199 Explained
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iPhone Duo Storage Prices: $1,999, $2,199, $2,599 and $3,199 Explained

Mike Peterson · September 10, 2026

The iPhone Duo costs $1,999 for 256GB, $2,199 for 512GB, $2,599 for 1TB and $3,199 for 2TB, according to Apple’s Store page. Those are the first confirmed prices above the $1,999 starting figure Apple gave at Wednesday’s keynote and in its press release, and they make the 2TB Duo the most expensive iPhone Apple has…

Every Camera on iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo: Focal Lengths and Apertures Side by Side
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Every Camera on iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo: Focal Lengths and Apertures Side by Side

Mike Peterson · September 10, 2026

The iPhone 18 Pro carries four cameras: three 48MP Fusion cameras on the back and an 18MP Center Stage camera on the front. The iPhone Duo also carries four: two 48MP rear cameras, a 12MP Center Stage camera on its outer display and an under-display FaceTime camera on its inner display. Apple’s tech specs now…

iPhone Duo Zoom vs iPhone 18 Pro Zoom: 2x Optical-Quality vs 8x, What You Actually Lose
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iPhone Duo Zoom vs iPhone 18 Pro Zoom: 2x Optical-Quality vs 8x, What You Actually Lose

Mike Peterson · September 10, 2026

The iPhone Duo tops out at 2x optical-quality zoom, a 12MP crop from its 48MP main camera, before handing over to digital zoom up to 10x. The iPhone 18 Pro has a dedicated 48MP Fusion Telephoto at 4x, a 100 mm lens, and Apple lists an 8x optical-quality option at 200 mm on top of…

iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone Duo Weight and Size: 211 g vs 254 g, and What Folds Into a Pocket
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iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone Duo Weight and Size: 211 g vs 254 g, and What Folds Into a Pocket

Mike Peterson · September 10, 2026

The iPhone 18 Pro weighs 211 g and the iPhone Duo weighs 254 g, a difference of 43 g, according to Apple’s tech specs. Closed, the Duo is 84.1 mm wide, 117.8 mm tall and 11.3 mm thick, against 71.9 x 150.0 x 8.75 mm for the iPhone 18 Pro. It is shorter and wider…

iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone Duo Battery: 45 vs 44 Hours, Typical Use and Charging Speeds Compared
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iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone Duo Battery: 45 vs 44 Hours, Typical Use and Charging Speeds Compared

Mike Peterson · September 10, 2026

Apple rates the iPhone 18 Pro Max at up to 45 hours of video playback and the iPhone Duo at up to 44 hours on its outer display. The smaller iPhone 18 Pro sits at 36 hours. On Apple’s newer typical use metric, the 18 Pro and the Duo both land at 24 hours, with…

iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone Duo Displays: 460 ppi vs 430 ppi, Sizes, Brightness and Nano-Texture Compared
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iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone Duo Displays: 460 ppi vs 430 ppi, Sizes, Brightness and Nano-Texture Compared

Mike Peterson · September 9, 2026

The iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3-inch display at 460 pixels per inch. The iPhone Duo has two: a 7.6-inch folding panel at 430 ppi on the inside and a 5.4-inch panel at 460 ppi on the outside. Apple’s tech specs for both phones now list every resolution, brightness figure and finish. The 6.3-inch iPhone…

iPhone Duo Is eSIM-Only Everywhere: What Dual eSIM Means for Travelers and Carrier Switching
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iPhone Duo Is eSIM-Only Everywhere: What Dual eSIM Means for Travelers and Carrier Switching

Mike Peterson · September 9, 2026

iPhone Duo has no SIM tray in any country. According to Apple’s press release, the foldable is eSIM-only worldwide, with dual eSIM that keeps two lines active at once, stores eight or more profiles, and works with more than 500 carriers. That is a bigger step than the iPhone 18 Pro takes. The Pro drops…

iPhone Duo FAQ: 12 Quick Answers on Price, Size, Cameras, Face ID, Pencil and Release Date
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iPhone Duo FAQ: 12 Quick Answers on Price, Size, Cameras, Face ID, Pencil and Release Date

Mike Peterson · September 9, 2026

iPhone Duo, Apple’s first foldable iPhone, starts at $1,999, opens to a 7.6-inch display, uses Touch ID rather than Face ID and ships Friday, October 23, in more than 70 countries. Below are 12 quick answers drawn from Apple’s press release, product page and tech specs. Where Apple has not published something, such as prices…

How Durable Is iPhone Duo? IP68, Ceramic Shield Both Sides, Titanium Hinge, and the Crease Question
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How Durable Is iPhone Duo? IP68, Ceramic Shield Both Sides, Titanium Hinge, and the Crease Question

Mike Peterson · September 9, 2026

Apple’s tagline for iPhone Duo is “Foldable. Posable. And durable.” Its press release backs the last word with a mirror-polished Grade 5 titanium frame, a hinge of more than 100 components with a 3D-printed titanium cover, Ceramic Shield 2 on the front, Ceramic Shield on the back, and an IP68 rating to a maximum depth…

iPhone Duo accessories: Apple prices the Folio at $129 and the case at $79
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iPhone Duo accessories: Apple prices the Folio at $129 and the case at $79

Mike Peterson · September 9, 2026

Apple has priced both iPhone Duo accessories it showed at today’s keynote. The iPhone Duo Folio with integrated kickstand is $129 in navy blue or taupe, and the iPhone Duo Case, described in keynote coverage as a two-part design, is $79 in sand or navy blue, according to Apple’s press release. For comparison, the iPhone…

The A20 Pro in iPhone Duo: Same Chip as iPhone 18 Pro, With One Job the Pro Does Not Have
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The A20 Pro in iPhone Duo: Same Chip as iPhone 18 Pro, With One Job the Pro Does Not Have

Mike Peterson · September 9, 2026

iPhone Duo runs the A20 Pro, the same 2-nanometer chip Apple put in the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. Apple’s press release lists a 6-core CPU up to 20 percent faster than the A19 Pro, a 7-core GPU up to 40 percent faster, a dual 16-core Neural Engine with twice the compute, and a…

iPhone Duo Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread, mmWave 5G and Two Free Years of Satellite
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iPhone Duo Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread, mmWave 5G and Two Free Years of Satellite

Mike Peterson · September 9, 2026

iPhone Duo matches the iPhone 18 Pro on wireless. Apple’s press release confirms the N1 chip for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread, the C2 modem with mmWave 5G in the US, and eSIM-only service with more than 500 supported carriers, while the tech specs add second-generation Ultra Wideband, NFC with reader mode and three…

iPhone Duo Apple Pencil Support: What Works, Which Pencil, and Why It Is ‘Coming Later This Year’
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iPhone Duo Apple Pencil Support: What Works, Which Pencil, and Why It Is 'Coming Later This Year'

Mike Peterson · September 9, 2026

iPhone Duo will support Apple Pencil on both of its displays, according to Apple’s press release, which names one model, the Apple Pencil (USB-C), and says support arrives later in 2026. No date is attached, and the Duo itself does not ship until Friday, October 23. Pencil support was one of the rumors we tracked…

iOS 27 on iPhone Duo: Split View, StandBy and the ‘Posable’ Positions Explained
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iOS 27 on iPhone Duo: Split View, StandBy and the 'Posable' Positions Explained

Mike Peterson · September 9, 2026

iPhone Duo ships with iOS 27.1, not the iOS 27.0 that reaches other iPhones on Monday, September 14, and Apple’s press release lists four features built for the foldable: Split View for running two apps side by side, an upgraded StandBy, a redesigned Dynamic Island and a new Call Context widget. Apple’s product page adds…

How Much Does iPhone Duo Cost? $1,999 Up Front, $83.29 a Month, or a $57.99 Apple Upgrade Lease
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How Much Does iPhone Duo Cost? $1,999 Up Front, $83.29 a Month, or a $57.99 Apple Upgrade Lease

Mike Peterson · September 9, 2026

iPhone Duo costs $1,999 for the 256GB model in the US. Apple’s press release gives two other ways to pay: $83.29 a month for 24 months, or an Apple Upgrade lease from $57.99 a month on a 24-month term. Prices for the 512GB, 1TB and 2TB tiers are not published. The monthly figure follows the…

What You Give Up With iPhone Duo: No Telephoto, No Face ID, No Physical SIM, October Wait
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What You Give Up With iPhone Duo: No Telephoto, No Face ID, No Physical SIM, October Wait

Mike Peterson · September 9, 2026

The iPhone Duo’s $1,999 price buys the largest display Apple has ever put in an iPhone. Apple’s own spec sheets also show four things the $1,199 iPhone 18 Pro has that the Duo does not: a dedicated telephoto lens, Face ID, a physical SIM tray, and a phone in your hand in September rather than…

iPhone Duo storage: Here’s which tier to buy between $1,999 and $3,199
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iPhone Duo storage: Here's which tier to buy between $1,999 and $3,199

Mike Peterson · September 9, 2026

iPhone Duo comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB, and Apple’s Store page prices all four: $1,999 for 256GB, $2,199 for 512GB, $2,599 for 1TB and $3,199 for 2TB. Apple’s press release also gives the base model at $83.29 a month for 24 months. The iPhone 18 Pro offers the same four tiers, from $1,199…

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