Apple’s £1,500 foldable iPhone has costly camera and app compromises

Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, is due to open for pre-orders on Friday, with deliveries starting on 23 October. Starting at $1,999, it is the most expensive iPhone yet, but the article says its high price does not guarantee the best hardware and urges buyers to weigh its compromises before ordering.

The Duo has two rear cameras but no dedicated telephoto lens, a 12-megapixel front camera, and Touch ID instead of Face ID; it also lacks the Action Button. Some third-party apps may look stretched or show black bars until developers update them, although Netflix, Zoom and Slack are expected to be ready at launch. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Pixel 11 Pro Fold start at $1,899; the former is lighter and thinner, while the latter has a 5x optical zoom camera. The article advises buyers to consider their preferred phone ecosystem and compare alternatives.