Apple's iPhone Duo could replace your tablet, but there's something to be said for having a separate device. The iPhone Duo is slated to arrive October 23, and on the surface, the new foldable has a lot of overlap with Apple's smallest iPad, the iPad Mini. The Duo's interface is very iPad-esque, with a similar screen size and better hardware.
One of the biggest deciding factors between the Duo and Mini is the vast price difference. The iPad Mini starts at $600 for the 128GB model and goes up to $900 for 512GB, with cellular-equipped models costing an extra $150. The Duo starts at $2,000 for the 256GB model and goes all the way up to $3,200 for 2TB of storage.
Specs-wise, the Duo comes out on top in processing power, boasting an A20 Pro chip versus the Mini's A17 Pro, a 7-core GPU compared to the iPad's 5-core and 12GB of RAM compared to eight. However, the iPad Mini wins in display size, with an 8.3-inch display compared to the Duo's 7.6-inch inner display. The iPad Mini also offers more robust multitasking through iPadOS and better Apple Pencil support.
If two-screen multitasking is enough for you, you don't use the Apple Pencil Pro and price isn't an issue, in theory you should get the iPhone Duo. However, it's worth considering that the true evolution of the Duo's crease won't become clear for a long time.
Source: Engadget · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing