9to5Mac Author Simulates 7.6-Inch iPhone Duo With 8.3-Inch iPad mini
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Updated · 9to5Mac · Oct 2
9to5Mac Author Simulates 7.6-Inch iPhone Duo With 8.3-Inch iPad mini
3 articles · Updated · 9to5Mac · Oct 2
Summary
An iPad mini has become a stand-in phone for one 9to5Mac writer testing what Apple’s rumored iPhone Duo might feel like before launch.
The setup hinges on screen size: the Duo is expected to have a 7.6-inch inner display versus the iPad mini’s 8.3-inch panel, with slimmer bezels narrowing the practical difference.
Using the same apps and an iPhone hotspot, the writer says the mini approximates the Duo experience closely enough for everyday use when carrying a backpack, though it lacks the foldable’s full feature set.
iPadOS multitasking is technically more flexible, but the test mostly relied on full-screen and split-screen apps, making the workflow feel similar to the expected Duo interface.
The clearest takeaway came when switching back: the iPhone 18 Pro’s display felt extremely small, reinforcing the writer’s enthusiasm for a larger foldable-style phone.