The foldable phone market heats up as competitors prepare to challenge Apple's upcoming iPhone Duo. While Apple's foldable won't launch until October 23, brands like Xiaomi, Oppo, Samsung, and Motorola have already released or announced devices targeting the same passport-style form factor. Xiaomi's 18 Fold, launched days before the Duo's unveiling, features a 7.6-inch inner and 5.4-inch outer screen, weighs 219 grams (vs. Duo's 254g), includes a triple-lens camera system, and starts at 10,999 yuan (~$1,640) in China.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 adopts the wider passport shape with 7.6-inch and 5.5-inch screens, ditching curved corners for a straighter design, and starts at $1,900 — just $100 less than the Duo. Oppo's Find N6 focuses on thinness (8.93mm closed), a 6,000mAh battery, 80W charging, and a 200-megapixel main camera, priced at 9,999 yuan (~$1,490). Motorola's Razr Fold offers a 6,000-nit peak brightness, 6,000mAh battery, 80W charging, triple-camera system, and stylus support, starting at $1,900 in the US.
Though Apple faces strong competition, its ecosystem and brand loyalty may still give the Duo an edge.
Source: Engadget · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing