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Apple launches iPhone Duo foldable and iPhone 18 Pro series
Apple has officially entered the foldable smartphone market with the iPhone Duo, priced at $1,999. Pre-orders for the device are scheduled to begin on October 16, with deliveries expected shortly thereafter. The iPhone Duo features a 7.6-inch internal display and is designed to compete directly with established foldables like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8.
Market analysts from Counterpoint Research suggest that Apple could capture up to 25% of the global foldable market in its first year, though Samsung is projected to maintain its leadership with a 38% market share. In India, the iPhone Duo faces significant pricing challenges, starting at Rs 2,99,900 for the 256GB model, largely due to import duties as local manufacturing for the initial units is not yet established.
In addition to the Duo, Apple's iPhone 18 Pro series is seeing strong demand. The iPhone 18 Pro has earned high marks in camera benchmarks, ranking second globally with a DxOMark score of 172. However, the broader smartphone industry is facing economic pressures, including a 300% year-on-year increase in memory chip costs, which has contributed to price hikes across various flagship models.
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Apple · Apple Inc. · China · Counterpoint Research · Google · Huawei · Samsung · Xiaomi · iPhone 18 Pro · iPhone Duo
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The iPhone Duo has a starting price of $1,999. www.cnbcindonesia.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The high price of the iPhone Duo in India is due to imports being subject to full customs duties. www.nouvelles-du-monde.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Memory chip costs have risen more than 300 percent year on year. rocketnews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The iPhone 18 Pro Max is powered by the A20 Pro chip. theneutral.pk · morungexpress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The iPhone 18 Pro achieved a score of 172 points in DxOMark camera rankings. www.archynewsy.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo will open on Friday, October 16, at 5 a.m. Pacific Time. forbesliberia.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The iPhone Duo features a 7.6-inch internal display. geekyalgeria.com · spider-mac.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Apple is projected to capture 25% of the global foldable smartphone market in its first year. www.cnbcindonesia.com