# Apple iPhone Duo review: Two screens, two experiences, two thousand dollars

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/apple-iphone-duo-review-two-screens-two-experiences-two-thousand-dollars/
- Published: 2026-10-27T14:20:26+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-27T15:26:08+00:00
- Original publisher: Ars Technica
- Original article: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/10/apple-iphone-duo-review-two-screens-two-experiences-two-thousand-dollars/
- Topics: Gadgets, Technology

## Key points

- The $1,999 foldable iPhone is impressive but costly.
- Its screen crease is barely noticeable.
- It works better as a small iPad than an iPhone.

## Summary

Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, is an ambitious redesign that works well as a small tablet but is less convincing as a phone. The review praises its solid build and nearly invisible screen crease, while finding its high price and awkward design choices make it difficult to recommend.

At $1,999 and up, the Duo introduces a learning curve: its unfolded screen works in either orientation, while its folded form must be held the right way up. It replaces Face ID with Touch ID in the power button and has unusual button placement. The reviewer says it took a few days to adjust and prefers a regular iPhone for everyday phone use.

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