Apple finally launched its first foldable, the iPhone Duo, after years of development since at least 2019. Tim Cook reportedly returned from China energized about foldables, and the device showcases a near‑crease‑less inner display with an anti‑reflective coating, a left‑aligned dock, and upcoming Apple Pencil support. However, the Duo favors right‑handed users, lacks a movable dock, and uses an in‑display camera that underperforms compared to punch‑hole alternatives.

Its $2,000 price also brings a modest camera—identical to the cheaper iPhone 17e—rather than the Pro’s 48MP sensor. The iPhone 18 Pro models feature the world’s first 2nm chip, the A20 Pro SoC, delivering up to 20% faster CPU, 40% faster GPU, and a doubled Neural Engine with 32 cores. Battery life improves by 3 hours for the 18 Pro and 6 hours for the Max, though charging remains slow.

Camera upgrades are minimal, with a variable aperture lens that offers little practical benefit. Overall, the Duo impresses with refinement but still has usability and camera flaws, while the Pro models deliver a significant generational performance leap.