iPhone Duo is almost here, and 9to5Mac has published its in-depth review. For a professional photographer's perspective, Tyler Stalman has released a new video review focused on the device's cameras.
The main drawback of the iPhone Duo compared to the iPhone 18 Pro is its camera system. The Duo lacks a telephoto lens, its Main camera isn't quite as strong, and its Center Stage front camera is a step down. Stalman says most people won't spot the difference in the Main camera. The two look very similar in most lighting conditions, and even in low light the Pro is only modestly better. Whether that applies to you depends on how closely you look at photos, and 9to5Mac's review found the Duo's camera comparable to the iPhone Air's.
Beyond picture quality, Stalman highlights an edge in the camera experience. The Duo's two screens let you take 48MP selfies, and when photographing others, they can see exactly what you're seeing. On the Ultra Wide lens, he says the Duo offers basically the same quality as the iPhone 18 Pro.
The Center Stage front camera is where the Duo falls behind. It uses a 12MP sensor, while the iPhone 18 Pro and last year's 17 Pro use 18MP lenses. Stalman expects selfie quality similar to pre-iPhone 17 models, though features like Center Stage and automatic framing work in any orientation. Because the Duo's Main camera can also take selfies, this gap matters less than it would on the 18 Pro.
Source: 9to5Mac · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing