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I Got My Hands on the iPhone Duo, Apple’s First Foldable Phone. Here’s What Stands Out
0:00 Introduction to the Foldable iPhone Duo
0:11 Display Specifications & Matte Screen Finish
0:38 Camera Setup & Telephoto Trade-Offs
0:57 Dimensions & Folding Form Factor
1:16 Apple Pencil Support vs. Galaxy Z Fold
1:28 Touch ID Authentication
1:36 Color Options & Titanium Frame
1:44 Battery Life Expectations
2:05 Performance & A20 Pro Chip
2:10 Dual-Screen Camera Features
2:31 Pricing, Pre-Orders & Availability
Video Credits:
Host: Abrar Al-Heeti
Scripted by: Abrar Al-Heeti
Producer: Celso Bulgatti
Camera: Celso Bulgatti
Video Editor: Wes Ott
Thumbnail Designer: Viva Tung
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@CNET
September 9, 2026 at 9:44 pm
Read more about the iPhone Duo on CNET.com: I Got My Hands on the iPhone Duo, Apple’s First Foldable Phone. Here’s What Stands Out
@AndreiBelski-fs6ot
September 10, 2026 at 1:11 am
Curious about the matte display — does it show any sparkle or graininess on white backgrounds? Matte coatings usually cost you a bit of text sharpness and black depth in exchange for fewer reflections
@slojam100
September 10, 2026 at 1:36 am
2k for a phone 😂!!!
@gtone339
September 10, 2026 at 4:15 am
😂😂😂
@Nadezhda-f1e
September 10, 2026 at 1:39 am
It’s beautiful, but very 🤑, so… no 😅
@humbleandok
September 10, 2026 at 1:40 am
Who could use it? People that utilize their iPad Mini’s, iPad Air’s etc. for work on a regular basis, for remote access, AI agents, trading, pilots, doctors, those that use iPads as a supplemental device alongside a laptop.
This way you just get one pocketable device instead of a separate phone + separate iPad/s.
Also, iOS will continue to evolve. This is obvious given the fact that Apple is working on a touchscreen laptop. Their OS’s are starting to merge.
That being said. Might be worth waiting for the 2nd generation
@K123thisisyoutube
September 10, 2026 at 3:29 am
Millionaires with 2000 dollars to burn can buy it!
@Netizen_M
September 10, 2026 at 1:54 am
I actually really love that the outside screen still works when the phone is open. The galaxy Z Fold doesn’t do that! I was an iPhone boy, then switched to Samsung for the Galaxy Z Fold… but im VERY interested in this 🤔
@CyberHawk2024
September 10, 2026 at 1:58 am
Samsung has been making folding phones for years now. Better late than ever that Apple is jumping aboard. Of course it’s Apple so all the fans and “tech reviewers” are gonna love this. Considering the $2K price tag, this is primarily for YouTube tech reviewers who love to show off the newest iPhones, and the businessmen with a lot of cash.
@Hakahori
September 10, 2026 at 2:27 am
@CyberHawk2024 all foldables are expensive
@CyberHawk2024
September 10, 2026 at 3:02 am
@Hakahoriyeah and they’re not for everyone either. I can’t imagine people wanting to buy these things for their teens lol
@gtone339
September 10, 2026 at 4:12 am
It costs $4,199 NZD here in New Zealand!! 🤣🤣
I rather save that money on a new car instead!!
@goodguygarys
September 10, 2026 at 2:28 am
Looks like the surface duo 2
@jaimeb3587
September 10, 2026 at 3:03 am
7 years too late. No innovation. A Samsung copy, that’s all.
@K123thisisyoutube
September 10, 2026 at 3:28 am
Yawn. Apple really doesn’t know how to be original.
@gtone339
September 10, 2026 at 4:14 am
No thank you! $4,199 NZD in New Zealand dollars is absurd! I am going for Samsung’s next years Galaxy S27 Ultra instead! 😊
May wait for the Fold9 and 10 anniversary ver of the Galaxy Z Fold! 😎
@zmet88
September 10, 2026 at 5:36 am
Yes go for what your salary can afford and financial level. Let the rich buy the iPhone duo
@ZoeyCasa
September 10, 2026 at 4:57 am
Waste of money
@VOP-FU
September 10, 2026 at 6:08 am
Really this load of outdated rubbish turned the product category on its head!? Are you slow in the head!
@MagnusElpron
September 10, 2026 at 6:26 am
No they didn’t, matte display + 2nd class camera = deal breaker 😤
@ChicagoBob123
September 10, 2026 at 7:28 am
Have my fold 8 and the form factor makes this the best phone I have ever had.
@clanholmes
September 10, 2026 at 8:28 am
Nice that it can use the Apple Pencil, but the storage of the pencil is an issue.
@Tenchinu
September 10, 2026 at 8:34 am
Would say i would wait to get into when it goes into discounts… but that ain’t happening here
@Oldaker
September 10, 2026 at 8:52 am
Telephoto is a gimmick. Add one to this phone and you have two gimmicks in one device
@nuyou21
September 10, 2026 at 8:56 am
I agree with you and Marques, Apple mocked Samsung’s rushed Temu Z Fold 8, especially Apple Pencil support. Well, it’s safe to say Apple’s about to make absolutely silly money this Techtober 💰😂
@TheCPreefgirl
September 10, 2026 at 11:28 am
im so excited for it
@MB-pq6yy
September 10, 2026 at 12:04 pm
Not really interested. I still like my old iPhone 8 running iOS 16. It does everything I need. 😀
@maxmuster6123
September 10, 2026 at 1:15 pm
Are u kidding me? Who is that? America has gone….
@Tsaki1425
September 10, 2026 at 1:52 pm
Once again Apple says they are breaking new ground by copying Samsung or Nokia. I have to give Apple credit for their ability to sell overpriced copycats. I remember having a Nokia phone with video conferencing ability BEFORE the first iphone came out.
@JasonB808
September 10, 2026 at 3:54 pm
All the Haters gonna hate but the Apple IPhone Duo will be the best selling foldable phone period. Sammy phones will not even come close. Are they the best phone? Mabel not. But are they the best phone for Apple users with deep pockets. Yes. Every person who wants the latest and greatest from Apple will buy a IPhone Duo.
@pedr0_m198
September 10, 2026 at 7:15 pm
Haram