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iPhone Duo: Apple's first foldable smartphone launches October 2026
Apple is launching its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, with pre-orders beginning October 16, 2026, and official sales starting October 23, 2026. The device features a dual-screen design with a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch inner display, constructed with a titanium frame and a complex 100-piece hinge mechanism.
Technical specifications include the A20 Pro chip, 12GB of RAM, and an eSIM-only connectivity model. The inner screen utilizes under-display camera technology to maintain a seamless viewing experience. Performance tests on Geekbench 7 show single-core scores of 3,986 and multi-core scores of 11,067.
Pricing and repair costs are a significant point of discussion. In the US, the device starts at $1,999, while in Brazil, prices range from R$ 21,999 to R$ 30,999. Repairing the inner display without AppleCare+ is notably expensive, costing up to $999 in the US, 1,649,000 KRW in South Korea, and approximately 5,000 PLN in Poland. Apple executives have clarified that the display components are custom-designed from the ground up rather than using off-the-shelf parts from suppliers like Samsung.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The A20 Pro utilizes a new packaging design where memory is placed next to the processor rather than on top of it.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The A20 Pro chip features six CPU cores, including two high-performance cores from the M-series.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The A20 Pro chip is the first iPhone processor manufactured using a 2-nanometer process.
- [● 22 SOURCES] Apple engineers revealed details regarding the cooling systems for the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro. www.akhbrna.ae · baolaocai.vn · smartlife.mondo.rs · www.technice.com.tw · technologue.id · +6 more
- [● 22 SOURCES] The iPhone Duo features a flexible graphite tube running through its hinge to transfer thermal energy between device halves. www.akhbrna.ae · baolaocai.vn · smartlife.mondo.rs · www.technice.com.tw · technologue.id · +6 more
- [● 22 SOURCES] Apple uses a 'metal over foam' construction to connect the processor to the vapor chamber. www.akhbrna.ae · baolaocai.vn · smartlife.mondo.rs · www.technice.com.tw · technologue.id · +6 more
- [● 26 SOURCES] Official shipments for the iPhone Duo are scheduled to begin on October 23. www.akhbrna.ae · gizmologi.id · geekspin.co · me.pcmag.com · www.technice.com.tw · +11 more
- [● 26 SOURCES] The iPhone Duo features a 7.6-inch main display and a 5.4-inch external display. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · technologue.id · baolaocai.vn · www.akhbrna.ae · smartlife.mondo.rs · +7 more
- [● 24 SOURCES] The iPhone Duo supports eSIM only and does not include a physical SIM slot. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · baolaocai.vn · www.akhbrna.ae · smartlife.mondo.rs · www.technice.com.tw · +6 more
- [● 23 SOURCES] Apple introduced a ‘Get Ready’ feature allowing users to pre-select specifications and save orders to their basket before pre-orders open. www.akhbrna.ae · gizmologi.id · baolaocai.vn · smartlife.mondo.rs · www.technice.com.tw · +8 more
- [● 27 SOURCES] The iPhone Duo is available in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB storage capacities. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · smartlife.mondo.rs · www.akhbrna.ae · baolaocai.vn · www.technice.com.tw · +8 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The iPhone Duo lacks a dedicated telephoto lens and variable aperture found on the iPhone 18 Pro. www.servicesmobiles.fr