Apple’s $1,999 iPhone Duo Impresses With 7.6-Inch Screen as App Gaps Undercut Value
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Updated · SlashGear · Oct 30
Apple’s $1,999 iPhone Duo Impresses With 7.6-Inch Screen as App Gaps Undercut Value
3 articles · Updated · SlashGear · Oct 30
Summary
$1,999 iPhone Duo lands as a strong but niche debut: the review says Apple’s first foldable is worth considering for early adopters, not most iPhone buyers.
A 7.6-inch inner display, sturdy hinge and surprisingly usable 5.4-inch outer screen make the hardware compelling, with battery life also holding up close to Apple’s 24-hour claim.
Software is the main constraint: Apple’s own apps use the larger screen well, but many third-party apps still waste space, and split-screen features trail some Samsung foldables.
Trade-offs versus the $1,299 iPhone 18 Pro Max include weaker cameras, no Face ID and steep repair costs — $999 for the inner display and $1,499 for other damage.
The review concludes the Duo feels more like a flagship-adjacent experiment than a full replacement, with its long-term appeal hinging on developer support.