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iPhone Duo

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The iPhone Duo is Apple's first folding iPhone, on sale since October 23, 2026. It costs $1,999. It opens to a 7.6-inch screen and has a 5.4-inch outer display, an A20 Pro chip and a 48MP dual camera.

Apple iPhone Duo review

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If you're on iOS and you want a screen big enough for two apps side by side and Apple Pencil (USB-C), the iPhone Duo is the foldable to buy.

Love it

Meh

  • Crease mostly disappears head-on
  • Easy two-app split screen
  • Works with Apple Pencil (USB-C)
  • Fast A20 Pro chip
  • Heavy at 254 grams
  • Touch ID instead of Face ID
  • No telephoto camera
  • Gets warm under load
  • Some inner screens crack along the fold
  • Costs far more than an iPhone 18 Pro

Where it shines

  1. Multitasking

    Run two apps side by side on the 7.6-inch inner screen, then fold it to a 5.4-inch phone; Apple Pencil works too.

  2. Travel

    On a long flight the outer screen plays up to 44 hours of video, and 20 minutes on a 60W adapter brings it to 50%.

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Price

Apple iPhone Duo
$1,999
Pixel 11 Pro Fold
$1,899
Galaxy Z Fold8
$1,899.99
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
$2,099.99

Current list prices.

The handset as sold, without a case.

Hours of video playback, as each phone's own company reports it. A phone whose company gives only a typical-use figure or a battery capacity is not on this chart: those are different measures.

The basics

What it works with

Apple iPhone Duo: what's in the box, works with

iPhone Duo
USB-C Charge Cable

Not in the box

Power adapter
EarPods
  • iPhoneSome features missing
  • Android phonesSome features missing
Returns and warranty

Returns and warranty

Returns
14-day returns· the clock starts the day it arrives
Warranty
1-year warranty· starts the day you buy it
Returns and warranty details

Returns

  • Send it back like new

    Return it in its original condition with all included parts, accessories and packaging.

  • How you get your money back

    Card refunds go to your bank within five business days after Apple receives the item. Returns may be inspected; approved refunds or exchanges are issued within 10 business days. Cash returns over $750 are paid by check within 10 business days.

Warranty

Covered

  • Defects in materials and workmanship

    iPhone and Apple Vision Pro, with the Apple accessories in the box, are covered against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of original retail purchase, when used normally.

  • Battery covered only for defects

    The standard warranty covers a battery only if it fails from a defect. The 80 percent rule belongs to AppleCare, not to the free warranty: AppleCare plans cover batteries that keep less than 80% of their original capacity.

Not covered

  • Water damage

    For iPhone and Apple Vision Pro the warranty names liquid contact as an excluded cause, and Apple's iPhone water page says liquid damage is not covered under warranty. The Apple Watch warranty's version of the same clause does not list liquid contact; see the Apple Watch overrides.

  • Accidents and misuse

    Damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, fire, earthquake or other external cause is not covered (iPhone, Vision Pro, Apple Watch). The AirPods warranty excludes damage from abuse, accident, modifications or unauthorized repairs.

  • Scratches and dents

    Cosmetic damage such as scratches, dents and broken plastic on ports is not covered unless it comes from a defect.

  • Normal wear and aging

    Defects caused by normal wear and tear or normal aging are not covered.

  • Repairs by other shops

    Damage from service by anyone who is not Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider is not covered.

  • How it gets fixed

    Apple chooses to repair, replace with the same model (or a similar one with your consent), or refund the purchase price. For mail-in service Apple sends prepaid waybills and pays shipping both ways if you follow its packing instructions.

Good to know

  • IPhone Upgrade Program

    Returning the AppleCare+ part of an iPhone Upgrade Program purchase loses your upgrade option.

  • Activation Lock / Find My

    If the security features are on and cannot be turned off by the person returning it, Apple may refuse the return.

  • Opened software

    Opened software, software downloads and gift cards cannot be returned.

Quick answers

Quick answers

How much does iPhone Duo cost?
iPhone Duo starts at $1,999. That's Apple's first foldable, and the price is for the entry configuration.
How much does the iPhone Fold cost in each storage size?
The iPhone Duo costs $1,999 for 256GB, $2,199 for 512GB, $2,599 for 1TB and $3,199 for 2TB. The price is the same in Night Sky and Star White.
When and where can you pre-order the iPhone Fold?
Pre-orders open Friday, October 16, 2026 at 5 a.m. PT in Apple's online store at apple.com. It goes on sale Friday, October 23, at apple.com and at select carriers and partner stores.

Top questions

Is the iPhone Fold called the iPhone Duo?
Yes. iPhone Duo is the name Apple gave its first folding iPhone at its September 9, 2026 event. iPhone Fold was the name used in reports before the launch, and it is still what most people search for.
How thin and heavy is the iPhone Duo?
It is 5.2mm thick open and 11.3mm folded shut, and it weighs 254g. The outer screen is 5.4 inches and it opens to a 7.6-inch screen.
iPhone Fold vs Galaxy Z Fold 8: what is different?
Both open to a 7.6-inch screen. The iPhone Duo costs $1,999 and the Galaxy Z Fold8 costs $1,899.99. The Duo has a 5.4-inch outer screen and the Fold8 has a 5.5-inch one. The Duo is 5.2mm thick open, 11.3mm folded and weighs 254g. The Fold8 is 4.5mm open, 9.7mm folded and weighs 201g. The Duo has a titanium body, an IP68 rating and an A20 Pro chip. The Fold8 has an Armor Aluminum frame, an IP48 rating and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy. Both have two rear cameras, 48MP on the Duo and 50MP on the Fold8. The Fold8 is already on sale.
iPhone Fold vs iPhone 18 Pro: what is different?
The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 and the iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199, a gap of $800. Both use the A20 Pro chip, are rated IP68 and come in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB. The Duo has a 5.4-inch outer screen that opens to 7.6 inches. The 18 Pro has a 6.3-inch screen that does not fold. The Duo weighs 254g, has a titanium body and two rear cameras. The 18 Pro weighs 211g, is 8.75mm thick, has an aluminum body and three rear cameras.

Using it

How big is the screen?
The screen measures 7.6 inches. The cover screen is 5.4 inches.
How much storage does it have?
It comes with 256GB to 2TB of storage. There are 4 sizes: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB.
Does it have a 120Hz screen?
Yes, the screen runs at 120Hz.
Does it do 5G?
Yes, it does 5G. Sub-6 and mmWave, the fast short-range band included.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 254g.
How good is the camera?
It shoots on a 48MP main camera, one of 2 rear cameras.
What colours does it come in?
It comes in 2 finishes. Night Sky, Star White.
How sharp and bright is the screen?
The screen reaches 3000 nits at its brightest.
How thick is it?
It is 5.2mm thick. It is 11.3mm folded shut.
What chip is inside?
It runs on Apple A20 Pro.
What software does it run?
It runs iOS.
What is it made of?
It is made of titanium.
Does it fold?
Yes, it opens like a book. Opens out into a tablet-sized screen.
Does it unlock with a fingerprint?
Yes, it unlocks with your fingerprint.

Sizing and fit

What sizes does it come in?
Storage: 256GB 512GB 1TB 2TB. Titanium foldable design, Ceramic Shield 2 front, Ceramic Shield back

Battery and charging

Does it charge wirelessly?
Yes, it charges wirelessly. It takes up to 25W on a wireless pad.

Water

Can it get wet (shower, pool, swimming)?
It is rated for a dunk in still fresh water, not for showers or swimming. Its rating is IP68. It is tested deeper than one meter (about 3 feet); the exact depth varies by model. That rating is a lab test. It does not cover showers, swimming or diving.

Price and models

When did the iPhone Duo come out?
It went on sale October 23, 2026. Announced September 9, 2026.
What colors does it come in?
Night Sky, Star White.

Returns and warranty

How long do I have to return it?
14-day returns The clock starts the day it arrives.
Is there a restocking fee?
Restocking fee: not stated by Apple
Who pays return shipping?
Who pays return shipping: not stated by Apple Start the return online and print a return label, then schedule a carrier pickup or drop it at the carrier. You can also return it at any U.S. Apple Store.
Can I return it if I opened or wore it?
Send it back like new Return it in its original condition with all included parts, accessories and packaging.
How do I get my money back?
How you get your money back Card refunds go to your bank within five business days after Apple receives the item. Returns may be inspected; approved refunds or exchanges are issued within 10 business days. Cash returns over $750 are paid by check within 10 business days.
How long is the warranty?
1-year warranty Starts the day you buy it.
Is water damage covered?
Water damage not covered For iPhone and Apple Vision Pro the warranty names liquid contact as an excluded cause, and Apple's iPhone water page says liquid damage is not covered under warranty. The Apple Watch warranty's version of the same clause does not list liquid contact; see the Apple Watch overrides.
Is the battery covered?
Battery covered only for defects The standard warranty covers a battery only if it fails from a defect. The 80 percent rule belongs to AppleCare, not to the free warranty: AppleCare plans cover batteries that keep less than 80% of their original capacity.

In the box

What's in the box?
iPhone Duo, USB-C Charge Cable, Not included: Power adapter, Not included: EarPods.

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iPhone

Does the Apple iPhone Duo work with iPhone?

Yes, with limits. Quick Start moves your data from another iPhone or iPad running iOS 11, iPadOS 13 or later.

Android

Does the Apple iPhone Duo work with Android?

Yes, with limits. Apple supports moving your data from an Android phone during setup.

Apps, accounts and services

Does the Apple iPhone Duo work with Companion app?

Yes, with limits. Computer sync uses Finder or iTunes. Moving from Android uses the Move to iOS app.

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Feb 7, 2024 · First sign of it
Apple is reported to be prototyping two clamshell foldable iPhones
The Information reported that Apple was building at least two foldable iPhone prototypes after years of exploration. At this stage the devices folded widthwise like clamshells and were not in the 2024 or 2025 mass-production plan.
Jul 23, 2024 · Others confirmed it
The foldable moves from concept work into supplier development
The Information reported that Apple had contacted Asian suppliers and assigned the foldable iPhone the internal codename V68. The report still described a clamshell form factor, but said the project had moved beyond the conceptual stage.
Mar 6, 2025 · Design and hardware
Kuo reports a book-style design with 7.8-inch and 5.5-inch displays
Ming-Chi Kuo's own published forecast marked a major change from the earlier clamshell reporting. He described a book-style device with a roughly 7.8-inch inner screen, 5.5-inch outer screen, side-button Touch ID, dual rear cameras and a 4.5–4.8mm unfolded thickness.
Mar 21, 2025 · Design and hardware
Kuo says liquid metal will be used in the hinge
Kuo reported that Apple planned to use liquid metal in the hinge to improve durability and reduce visible creasing. The hinge became a recurring development theme and later a reported production risk.
Feb 25, 2026 · Supply chain
A leaker says production-line orders have been placed
Fixed Focus Digital claimed Apple had submitted production-line orders for the foldable iPhone and supplied measurements for the inner-display crease. The report was a stronger manufacturing signal than the earlier prototype and NPI-stage reporting.
May 18, 2026 · Delayed
Trial production reportedly stalls on hinge reliability
Instant Digital reported that hinge wear under repeated opening and closing was failing Apple's quality standards. This report made the hinge, rather than the display concept itself, the immediate schedule risk.
Jun 22, 2026 · Supply chain
Supplier reporting says a September unveiling remains the target
A China Securities Journal report said components had begun moving in small batches and suppliers were still working toward a September 2026 unveiling. It directly countered the idea that the hinge issue had already forced a launch delay.
Jul 7, 2026 · Delayed
Kuo says the unveiling and customer launch may split
Kuo said Apple could unveil the foldable with the iPhone 18 Pro models but hold pre-orders until the fourth quarter. That reconciled the September announcement reports with continued production constraints.
Sep 9, 2026 · Announced
Apple announces iPhone Duo, its first foldable
A20 Pro, a dual-battery architecture, and Touch ID moved into the side button so it works open or closed. Grade 5 titanium, two colours. $1,999, and it does not ship with the rest of the lineup: pre-orders 16 October, in stores 23 October.

Battery

Battery
Up to 24 h Typical use; dual built-in batteries; video playback up to 44 h on the outer display, 31 h on the inner
Up to 30 h Typical use, 45 h video playback
Charging
USB-C; up to 50% in around 20 minutes with a 60 W adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 wireless up to 25 W
50% in 15 min USB-C fast charge: up to 50% in around 15 minutes with a 60 W or higher adapter

Fit and build

Display
Inner: 7.6 in Super Retina XDR OLED folding display, 1878 × 2670 at 430 ppi, nano-texture finish. Outer: 5.4 in OLED, 1398 × 2034 at 460 ppi. Both ProMotion up to 120 Hz
6.9 in (175 mm) Super Retina XDR OLED, 2868 × 1320 at 460 ppi
Rear camera
48 MP Dual Fusion system: 48 MP Main 26 mm f/1.6 and 48 MP Ultra Wide 13 mm f/2.2. No dedicated telephoto lens; 2x is an optical-quality crop of the main sensor. 4x optical-quality zoom range
48 MP Pro Fusion camera system; 48 MP Fusion Main camera with variable aperture (f/1.48 to f/4.0), 24 mm
Front camera
Outer: 12 MP Center Stage, f/2.2. Inner: under-display FaceTime camera, f/1.8
18 MP Center Stage camera, f/1.9, autofocus with Focus Pixels
Water resistance
Up to 0.6 ATM (6 m) · IP68 (maximum depth of 6 m up to 30 minutes)
6 m for 30 min · IP68 (maximum depth of 6 m up to 30 minutes)
Sound
Built-in stereo speakers and built-in microphones
Spatial Audio and stereo recording, four studio-quality mics
Unlock
Touch ID fingerprint sensor built into the side button. No Face ID
Face ID, enabled by TrueDepth technology in the Center Stage front camera
Buttons
Volume up/down, Camera Control, Side button with Touch ID; USB-C connector
Volume up/down, Action button, Camera Control, Side button; USB-C connector
Design
Titanium foldable design, Ceramic Shield 2 front, Ceramic Shield back
Aluminum unibody design, Ceramic Shield 2 front, Ceramic Shield back
Memory
Not confirmed
12 GB RAM
Video
4K Dolby Vision; inner under-display camera records 1080p at 30 or 60 fps
4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps (Fusion Main)
Size
Open: 164.6 × 117.8 × 5.2 mm. Closed: 84.1 × 117.8 × 11.3 mm. 254 g
78.0 × 163.4 × 8.75 mm, 249 g
How it folds
Book-style titanium foldable; 7.6 in inner folding OLED with nano-texture finish
Not confirmed
Cellular chip
Apple C2 cellular modem
Not confirmed

Works with

Connectivity
5G sub-6 and mmWave with 4 × 4 MIMO, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread, UWB, NFC; dual eSIM only (not compatible with physical SIM cards)
5G (sub-6 and mmWave), Gigabit LTE, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, with the Apple N1 wireless chip
Software
iOS 27.1
iOS 27

In the box

  • Apple iPhone Duo
  • USB-C charging cable 1 m
  • iPhone 18 Pro Max
  • USB-C charging cable 1 m

Options and ownership

Colors
Night Sky, Star White
Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy

Price

List price
From $1,999
From $1,299 (lowest of these two)
Price now
Checked Nov. 15, 2026 · We may earn a commission.
$1,549 Amazon · Checked Nov. 15, 2026 (lowest of these two)

Same on both

Storage
256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB or 2 TB
Dynamic Island
Yes Dynamic Island, with Always-On display
Processor
A20 Pro: 6-core CPU (2 super cores, 4 efficiency cores), 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators, Dual 16-core Neural Engine
Availability
Available now
Warranty
1 year Starts the day you buy it
Return window
14 days Starts the day it arrives

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