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A New iPhone Format

The iPhone Duo arrived not as another update to a familiar design, but as a separate branch of the iPhone lineup. It has no direct predecessor, so there is no previous model to compare brightness gains, battery life, or weight reductions against in percentage terms. When folded, it has a 5.4-inch display; unfolded, it expands to 7.6 inches, turning the smartphone into something close to a small tablet. Both panels reach 3,000 nits outdoors, and video can be watched for up to 31 hours on the inner display. The cameras consist of a 48 MP main sensor and a 48 MP ultra-wide camera, so Apple does not specify a percentage increase in detail. The Duo is primarily aimed at students, avid readers, people who work with documents, watch YouTube, or want a large screen without carrying a separate tablet.

Design and Feel

The unfolded body is just 5.2 mm thick and weighs 254 g. It is built around a titanium frame, with Ceramic Shield 2 on the front and an Apple-designed hinge. When folded, its thickness increases to 11.3 mm, but its overall footprint becomes more compact. In the hand, the Duo feels more like a small notebook than a conventional phone. The outer display is more convenient for quick messages, while using two apps side by side feels more natural when the phone is unfolded and held with both hands.

Display and Camera

Inside is a 7.6-inch OLED Super Retina XDR display with a resolution of 1878×2670 and a pixel density of 430 ppi. ProMotion supports refresh rates of up to 120 Hz, alongside HDR, True Tone, P3, and a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio. The nano-texture coating reduces reflections, helping keep text readable even outdoors. The camera system includes a 48 MP f/1.6 main module with sensor-shift stabilization and a 48 MP ultra-wide lens with a 120° field of view. It offers 2x optical-quality zoom and macro photography. One interesting detail is Duo Preview: people in front of the camera can see themselves on the outer display.

Performance and iOS

Performance is powered by the A20 Pro, featuring a six-core CPU, seven-core GPU, and Dual 16-core Neural Engine. According to Apple, the processor is up to 20% faster than the A19 Pro, graphics performance is up to 40% higher, and Neural Engine computing power has doubled. Telegram, the browser, YouTube, navigation, and music run without noticeable delays, while the main advantage becomes apparent in multitasking. With the display unfolded, using two apps side by side is genuinely convenient. A vapor chamber helps maintain performance for longer during gaming and demanding tasks.

iOS 27 has been redesigned for the foldable format: app interfaces adapt when the device unfolds, while larger windows make it possible to work on several tasks at once. Apple Intelligence and Siri AI use personal context, while the Apple Pencil USB-C is useful for notes and study materials. Touch ID, built into the side button, replaces Face ID. In terms of multitasking, the Duo is closer to the Galaxy Z Fold, while retaining the familiar structure of iOS.

Battery Life and Charging

The two batteries provide up to 31 hours of video playback on the inner display and up to 44 hours on the outer one. For streamed video, the figures are 26 and 37 hours, respectively. In everyday use involving social media, GPS, music, and messaging apps, battery life depends on how often the phone is unfolded: the larger display consumes noticeably more power. With a 60W or higher adapter, wired charging can reach 50% in around 20 minutes, while MagSafe charging with a 35W or higher adapter takes about 30 minutes.

Conclusion and Impressions

After spending time with the iPhone Duo, the main impression is not tied to a single specification, but to how the device is used. The outer display is enough for calls and messages, while documents, games, YouTube, and studying benefit from the extra space when unfolded. The compromises are clear too: a weight of 254 g, a folded thickness of 11.3 mm, and a high starting price of £1,999. The Duo therefore makes the most sense for people who genuinely need a large screen but would rather not carry a separate tablet.