Apple · Engadget
iPhone Duo hands-on: Apple's most exciting device in a decade
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Key facts
- And did the reporter mention that the iPhone Duo costs $100 less than a Z Fold Ultra (though $100 more than the Z Fold 8)
- Packing a 5.4-inch external OLED display along with an even larger 7.6-inch flexible OLED panel on the inside, the iPhone Duo reminds me a lot of the original Pixel Fold, except that Apple
- At 11.3mm (when closed) and weighing 254 grams, Apple's fold is significantly heavier and thicker than Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 (201 grams and 9.7mm when closed)
- The iPhone Duo is available for pre-order starting on October 16 at 8AM ET, with official sales slated for October 23
Summary
It's been almost 10 years since Apple released the iPhone X, which ushered in a new era of design for the company's flagship handsets. Packing a 5.4-inch external OLED display along with an even larger 7.6-inch flexible OLED panel on the inside, the iPhone Duo reminds me a lot of the original Pixel Fold, except that Apple has refined its chassis even further. That said, despite a beautifully crafted frame made from titanium that includes IP68 dust and water resistance, the Duo is rather hefty. Around the outside, the Duo features a full complement of buttons including a lock key with built-in TouchID, a dedicated camera control and a volume rocker. Another subtle feature of the Duo is that it's good at sensing when it's open and to what degree. Inside, the Duo features a heavy matte nano texture on its gorgeous main display that serves a few different purposes.