Apple has launched its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, priced at $2,000, positioning it between rival devices such as Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold ($1,899) and Samsung's Galaxy Fold 8 Ultra ($2,100). After nearly a decade of speculation, reviewers say the device largely meets expectations by delivering the multitasking, large inner display and stylus support already established by Android foldables, but distinguishes itself chiefly through software polish rather than groundbreaking hardware, extending Apple's tablet expertise to a folding form factor for the first time.

The Duo features a 7.6-inch inner screen, multi-camera FaceTime calls, and first-ever Apple Pencil support on an iPhone, alongside design touches such as a side-mounted app dock and menus, fixed-position volume buttons, and a matte nano-coating that reduces glare and disguises the crease. Its front display has an asymmetric, book-like shape, and Touch ID replaces Face ID. Reviewers note some limitations compared with rivals, notably that the Duo supports only two simultaneous apps versus the Galaxy Z Fold 8's five, though this is seen as a deliberate design choice rather than a technical shortfall; Apple's pricing, higher than Samsung's original 2019 Galaxy Fold, was described as a surprise given expectations of an even steeper premium.