Apple iPhone Duo Launched: Price, Specs, and Availability of Apple’s First Foldable
Apple iPhone Duo Launched: The Future of Foldables Starts at Rs 2.99 Lakh
New Delhi: Apple has officially disrupted the smartphone market by entering the foldable segment with the highly anticipated iPhone Duo. Announced during the “Surprise and Shine” event, this book-style foldable device marks a significant leap forward in mobile technology, combining Apple’s signature design language with a new “Liquid Glass” aesthetic.
The iPhone Duo is not just a new phone; it is a new category for the tech giant, operating on iOS 27 out of the box, which has been specifically customized to harness the power of the device’s dual-screen form factor.
Design and Display: Titanium Meets Ceramic Shield
The iPhone Duo features a passport-sized design that is shorter, wider, and more balanced than traditional rectangular handsets. It boasts a 7.6-inch main OLED display that offers a massive 3,000 nits of peak brightness and a custom Nano Texture finish to minimize the visible crease. The outer panel sports a 5.4-inch cover display with Touch ID integrated into the side panel for security.
For durability, Apple has utilized Grade 5 Titanium for the frame, paired with Ceramic Shield 2 on the front and Ceramic Shield on the back. The device supports “Tent Mode” for hands-free viewing and allows users to run two apps side-by-side for enhanced multitasking.
Performance and Camera
Under the hood, the iPhone Duo runs on the cutting-edge A20 Pro processor, built on TSMC’s 2-nanometre process. This 6-core chipset promises 20% faster performance compared to the previous generation. It starts with 256GB of storage and goes up to a massive 2TB.
Photography enthusiasts will appreciate the dual 48MP rear camera setup, featuring a Main sensor and an Ultra-Wide lens capable of recording 4K video at 120fps. For selfies, there is a 12MP front camera on the cover display, while the main screen features an under-display FaceTime camera.
Battery and Charging
Apple claims the iPhone Duo offers “all-day battery life.” Specifically, it delivers up to 31 hours of video playback on the main display and an impressive 44 hours on the cover screen. The device supports fast charging, providing 5 hours of video playback with just a 5-minute charge.
Price and Availability in India
The iPhone Duo comes in four storage variants:
- 256GB: Rs 2,99,000
- 512GB: Rs 3,24,000
- 1TB: Rs 3,74,000
- 2TB: Rs 4,49,000
It will be available in two elegant shades: Star White and Night Sky.
Customers can pre-order the iPhone Duo via Apple’s official website starting October 16, 2026, at 5:30 PM IST. The official sales begin on October 23, 2026. With this launch, Apple has set a new benchmark for what a premium foldable smartphone can achieve.
