Apple iPhone Duo Starts at $1,999 as Pixel 11 Pro Fold Undercuts It at $1,899
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Updated · Engadget · Oct 27
Apple iPhone Duo Starts at $1,999 as Pixel 11 Pro Fold Undercuts It at $1,899
3 articles · Updated · Engadget · Oct 27
Summary
$1,999 gets Apple's new iPhone Duo with 256GB, while Google's already-available Pixel 11 Pro Fold starts $100 lower at $1,899, making price less decisive than design, software and camera trade-offs.
Apple's foldable uses a 7.6-inch inner screen and 5.4-inch outer display in a wider passport-style body, while Google's model pairs an 8-inch inner panel with a more phone-like 6.5-inch outer screen.
3,600 nits of peak brightness and a triple-camera setup give the Pixel an edge in display brightness and photography, including optical zoom; the Duo counters with a nano-texture inner screen and faster 60W charging to 50% in 20 minutes.
254 grams and 11.3 mm make the Duo heavier and thicker than the 239-gram, 10.1-mm Pixel, though both carry IP68 protection and remain bulky by foldable-phone standards.
iOS 27 adds Duo-specific split-screen and orientation features, but the buying choice still centers on whether users prioritize Apple's software ecosystem or Google's stronger foldable camera system.