Apple’s $1,999 iPhone Duo Draws Criticism Over 2-Camera Setup and Foldable Trade-Offs
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Updated · PCMag · Oct 26
Apple’s $1,999 iPhone Duo Draws Criticism Over 2-Camera Setup and Foldable Trade-Offs
3 articles · Updated · PCMag · Oct 26
Summary
$1,999 iPhone Duo sales have begun, and early backlash has centered on what Apple’s first foldable lacks—especially a two-camera system without a dedicated optical telephoto lens.
At 8.9 ounces, the device is already heavier than some Samsung and Google foldables, and adding a periscope camera could have made the chassis thicker and less manageable.
The report argues the Duo is built around a tablet-sized inner screen and multitasking rather than matching the iPhone 18 Pro’s imaging hardware, with Apple’s Pro line still positioned for creators.
Software limits are also part of the criticism: flexible app resizing and full parity between the cover and inner screens are still missing, features likely to arrive through incremental updates.
The broader takeaway is familiar for foldables and Apple alike—first-generation hardware prioritizes a foundation for future models, with compromises accepted as part of the form factor.