CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA / RankWire.AI / – Apple has launched its inaugural foldable device, the iPhone Duo, with prices in the U.S. starting at $1,999. The company revealed the new model on September 9 at its Cupertino headquarters. The CEO, John Ternus, introduced the device as part of the latest hardware offerings. Customers in more than 70 countries and regions can begin preordering on Oct. 16, with the first units scheduled for delivery and store availability on Oct. 23.
Featuring a book-style design, the iPhone Duo incorporates two Super Retina XDR displays. When closed, a 5.4-inch screen manages everyday phone functions. Opening the device unveils a 7.6-inch inner display suitable for videos, apps, games, and multitasking. The device’s enclosure is crafted from Grade 5 titanium, while its hinge comprises over 100 components. Additionally, it holds an IP68 rating for resistance to splashes, water, and dust.
Apple has tailored its mobile software to optimize the expanded folding screen. The iPhone Duo will come with iOS 27.1, which features enhancements designed specifically for the new display format. Users can run two apps side-by-side and save frequently used app combinations. The open phone can also display two Home Screen pages simultaneously. Touch ID is embedded in the side button, providing biometric authentication in either configuration.
Foldable display enhances multitasking and camera functions on iPhone
The rear camera system includes a 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera and a 48-megapixel Fusion Ultra Wide camera. The main camera offers an optical-quality 2x telephoto option and supports zero shutter lag. Users can preview their rear-camera selfies on the external display before capturing. Duo Preview allows subjects to see the framing while another person manages the camera. The main camera records 4K video at up to 120 frames per second with Dolby Vision.
The foldable iPhone is powered by Apple’s A20 Pro processor and features a dual-battery system. A custom vapor chamber aids in heat dissipation during intensive tasks. Apple claims video playback can last up to 31 hours on the inner display, and extends to 44 hours when using the outer screen. The device supports rapid wired and wireless charging, along with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread connectivity.
Pricing details and global release scheduled for October
The iPhone Duo will be available with storage options of 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB. Customers can choose between star white and night sky finishes. The starting price in the United States is $1,999, while in the UAE it is AED 8,499. Preorders open a week before the initial release, which begins on October 23. On October 30, Apple plans to extend sales to an additional 28 countries and regions. The device features an eSIM-only design globally.
By introducing the iPhone Duo, Apple enters the established foldable smartphone market with a distinctive hardware and software approach. Its design pairs a compact external screen with the largest display ever on an iPhone. The device integrates Apple’s processors, cameras, connectivity options, and mobile operating system into the foldable format. Customers will receive their initial units approximately six weeks after the September launch. The October release signifies Apple’s first commercial introduction of a foldable iPhone.