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Apple Unveils $2,000–$3,000 iPhone Duo Foldable

9/9/2026

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Apple Launches iPhone Duo

Apple announced the iPhone Duo as its first foldable iPhone with Apple Pencil support during the Surprise and Shine event.
The iPhone Duo is priced from $2,000 to $3,000 and will ship in October after the iPhone 18 Pro launch.
It uses the A20 Pro chip and a 5.5-inch external and 7.8-inch internal display.
It has dual 48-megapixel rear cameras and a 12-megapixel front camera with side-button Touch ID.

Summary

Apple Foldable Debut

Counterpoint Research says Apple may ship six million foldable iPhones, capturing about 25% of the global foldable market.
IDC forecasts foldable shipments will grow 13% in 2026 to 22.9 million units.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 starts at $1,899.99 and the Ultra version at $2,099.99, setting price benchmarks.
Huawei and Xiaomi unveiled the Mate XT2 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, intensifying competition before Apple’s launch.

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Apple Launches iPhone Duo

Apple announced the iPhone Duo as its first foldable iPhone with Apple Pencil support during the Surprise and Shine event.
The iPhone Duo is priced from $2,000 to $3,000 and will ship in October after the iPhone 18 Pro launch.
It uses the A20 Pro chip and a 5.5-inch external and 7.8-inch internal display.
It has dual 48-megapixel rear cameras and a 12-megapixel front camera with side-button Touch ID.

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