Updated
Updated · CNET · Sep 11
CNET Picks $79 Cases and $20 Protectors for Apple’s New iPhone Duo
Updated
Updated · CNET · Sep 11

CNET Picks $79 Cases and $20 Protectors for Apple’s New iPhone Duo

3 articles · Updated · CNET · Sep 11

Summary

  • Apple’s new iPhone Duo — the company’s first foldable phone — has prompted CNET to publish an early accessories roundup focused on cases, screen protectors and kickstands.
  • The list centers on protection and charging compatibility for the premium device, highlighting options with MagSafe or Qi2 support, built-in stands and raised edges for screen and camera protection.
  • Price points range from $20 for Spigen’s tempered-glass protector to $129 for Nomad’s leather folio, with Apple’s own Duo case listed at $79 and some brands still taking waitlist sign-ups.
  • CNET said it will keep updating the roundup as more accessory makers release products for Apple’s broader launch lineup, which also includes the iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods 5 and Apple Watch Series 12.

Insights

Will Apple’s first foldable iPhone really go mainstream, or does its fast-growing case-and-charger market reveal how fragile the Duo is?
Which iPhone Duo accessories actually protect the foldable design without overheating wireless charging or adding too much bulk?
As Duo accessories flood in from Apple, Baseus, ESR, and others, which products solve real foldable problems and which are hype?