Apple has introduced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone. The company announced the new device on September 9, 2026. Pre-orders will begin on October 16, and it will go on sale in Japan, the United States, and many other countries on October 23. (apple.com)
When the iPhone Duo is closed, it has a 5.4-inch outer screen and is small enough to fit in a pocket. When users open it, they can enjoy a much larger 7.6-inch screen. This is the largest display Apple has ever put on an iPhone. The inner screen also has a special surface that reduces light reflection and makes the folding line less noticeable. (apple.com)
The larger screen offers new ways to use the phone. For example, users can open two apps side by side. They could watch a video while reading messages or compare two products in separate Safari windows. The phone can also stand by itself, so users can make a FaceTime call without holding it. (apple.com)
The iPhone Duo uses Apple’s A20 Pro chip and runs iOS 27. It has two 48-megapixel rear cameras and uses Touch ID in the side button instead of Face ID. Apple says the phone can play video for up to 31 hours when its inner screen is used. It also supports fast charging and the Apple Pencil. (apple.com)
However, this new technology is expensive. The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 in the United States. If customers choose it, they will get both a compact phone and a small tablet-like device. The big question is whether this convenience is valuable enough to justify the high price. (apple.com)










