Apple folds: what is the iPhone Duo and should you buy it?

Apple's entry into the foldable phone market starts with two new models. We've asked our mobile phones expert whether the iPhone Duo is worth splurging on, or if you should hold off.

No one expects iPhones to be cheap, but even with tech prices rising throughout 2026, the iPhone Duo costs significantly more than other folding phones.

It has some neat new features and impressive specs, but is it really worth the £2,000 price? 

Here's everything you need to know ahead of its 23 October launch, including our expert's take.

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What is the iPhone Duo?

Simply put, it's Apple's first folding phone.

The Duo is an iPhone with an additional folding screen that tucks away beneath an external top screen.

It can unfold into what's essentially a small 7.6-inch tablet. Apple claims that when the Duo is unfolded, it's the slimmest iPhone and has a larger screen than any other model.

What can this Apple foldable phone do?

Apple's new-age phone includes some hi-tech features.

Once it's unfolded, you can multitask across various apps, set it up to take hands-free photos, use the front-facing screen to show someone a preview of the picture, and use 'Duo FaceTime' – a new feature that lets other people in the room join a call, rather than crowding around one screen.

There's also a feature called Kid Cue. This plays an animation on the external screen, which should (in theory) get your kids to look at the camera for pictures.

Inside, the iPhone Duo has a seven-core A20 Pro processor and 12GB of Ram. You'll get two 48-megapixel rear cameras and 12MP front-facing cameras.

It has a 5.4-inch OLED outer display, and its inner screens fold out to 7.6 inches with a pixel density of 430 pixels per inch. Apple even claims that the inner displays are built to minimise creasing.

You'll also get access to upgraded Siri AI features, including advanced photo-editing capabilities, the ability to proofread work and live translation.

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How does it differ from other iPhones? 

Jamie Darlow, our mobile phones expert, says:

How much is the iPhone Duo in the UK?

Prices start from an eye-watering £1,999. For reference, the newest iPhone Pro Max 18 starts at £1,299.

The base iPhone Duo includes 256GB of storage; you'll need to pay extra for more. If you want 2TB of solid-state drive (SSD) space, this brings the price of Apple's folding iPhone up to £3,199.

Speaking of expensive,  – and what to buy instead

Our expert verdict: should you buy an iPhone Duo?

Where can I pre-order an iPhone Duo?

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Should I buy a different folding phone?

There are other manufacturers that have had more time to iron out the literal screen kinks and flaws of their folding phones. 

We can't say for certain (yet) whether the iPhone Duo will have a litany of flaws or how it will compare with its rivals.

Our expert says: 

Which folding phones can you buy instead? 

We've put several folding phones through our unbiased, rigorous testing. 

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