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Apple’s foldable phone is finally here — well, almost. The iPhone Duo, coming October 23rd, follows in the footsteps of past folding devices from Android phone makers like Samsung, OnePlus, and Google, with a $1,999 price tag that sits just above the Pixel 11 Pro Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 8.
While its hardware bears similarities to its competitors, the iPhone Duo is one of a few models that takes a passport-like approach. The aspect ratio is the same on the inside and outside screens, and it’s even usable with some apps while partially folded. The interior screen has a special outer layer, which along with its hinge design, makes the interior crease almost impossible to spot (something that many competitors struggle to do, though Samsung and Oppo are making fantastic progress).
We got a chance to spend some time with the iPhone Duo at Apple’s “Surprise and shine” event, so our hands-on is a great place to start if you want to learn more about how it actually feels to use. We’ll be continuing to cover the phone as we get closer to launch, so make sure to stay tuned for our full review down the road.
Comparing specs between foldables from Apple and Android makers becomes an apples versus oranges ordeal, just like comparing slab-style phones. However, we think it’s still useful to present all the specs from the iPhone Duo’s most similar competitors.
Apple iPhone Duo vs. Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Category Apple iPhone Duo Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold Galaxy Z Fold 8 OS iOS 27 Android 17 Android 17 Main display 7.6-inch wide-angle OLED 8-inch OLED 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED Main display resolution 1878 x 2670 2076 x 2152 1848 x 2448 Main refresh rate Up to 120Hz Up to 120Hz Up to 120Hz Cover display 5.4-inch OLED 6.5-inch OLED 5.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED Cover display resolution 1398 x 2034 1080 x 2342 1248 x 1972 Cover display refresh rate Up to 120Hz Up to 120Hz Up to 120Hz Unfolded dimensions (mm) 117.8 x 164.6 x 5.2 155.2 x 150.4 x 5 123.9 x 161.4 x 4.5 Folded dimensions (mm) 117.8 x 84.1 x 11.3 155.2 x 76 x 10.1 123.9 x 81.9 x 9.7 Weight 254 grams 239 grams 201 grams Battery Up to 24 hours 4,750mAh 4,800mAh Processor A20 Pro Google Tensor G6 custom chipset Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy RAM Not shared 16GB 12GB, 16GB (1TB storage model only) Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB (16GB RAM model only) Rear camera Main: 48MP / Ultrawide: 48MP Wide: 48MP / Ultrawide: 10.5MP / Telephoto: 10.8MP Wide: 50MP / Ultrawide: 50MP Selfie camera Cover: 12MP Main: 10MP / Cover: 10MP Main: 10MP / Cover: 10MP Main video Up to 4K at 120fps Up to 4K at 60fps Up to 8K at 30fps Selfie video Up to 4K at 60fps Up to 4K at 60fps Main: FHD at 60fps / Cover: 4K at 60fps Water and dust protection IP68 IP68 IP48 Connectivity LTE / Wi-Fi 7 / Bluetooth 6 / 5g (mmWave, Sub 6GHz) Wi-Fi 7 / Bluetooth 6 / LTE / 5G (mmWave, Sub 6GHz) LTE / 5G (Sub 6GHz, mmWave) / Wi-Fi 7 / UWB / Bluetooth 6.0 Wired charging 40W 30W 45W Wireless charging 25W 25W 20W Colors Star white, night sky Olive, obsidian Lavender, graphite, cream, pistachio (online) Starting price $1,999 $1,899 $1,899.99