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Apple has entered the smartphone market for the first time with the iPhone Duo revealed at Apple’s “Surprise and Shine” event on September 9‑10. The iPhone Duo price in India begins at ₹2,99,900 for the base 256 GB model making it the expensive iPhone Apple has ever launched and placing it almost ₹1.4 lakh above the iPhone 18 Pro.
What You Get for the Price
The iPhone Duo has a book‑style folding design. It shows a 5.4‑inch screen for everyday use and a 7.6‑inch Super Retina XDR inner folding screen, which is the largest iPhone screen Apple has ever made. This design allows users to run two apps side by side with the Split View feature. Both screens support ProMotion refresh rates up to 120 Hz and Always‑On mode. The inner screen has a nano‑texture finish that reduces glare and hides the crease. Apple’s new A20 Pro chip powers the iPhone Duo; it is built on a 3 nm process and pairs with 12 GB of RAM. The iPhone Duo ships with iOS 27 which Apple has redesigned to use the form factor. IOS 27 also brings Apple’s next‑generation AI features, such as the Siri. I think this combination makes the iPhone Duo an advanced phone.
Design and Durability
The hinge of the iPhone Duo contains than 100 parts according to Apple. It is engineered to control how hard it is to open the phone while giving support under the center of the display. Apple says the iPhone Duo has an IP68 rating meaning it can resist dust and water. In lab tests the iPhone Duo survived being submerged up to six metres deep for 30 minutes. The rear and outer screen are protected by Ceramic Shield. The inner folding screen uses a scratch‑resistant coating, a polymer cover layer and glass and titanium reinforcement. Apple has also removed Face ID and the physical SIM tray from the iPhone Duo. Instead Apple relies on Touch ID and worldwide eSIM support. I find this change for users who prefer fingerprint unlocking.
Camera and Battery
The iPhone Duo has a main Fusion camera, a 48‑MP Fusion ultra‑wide lens and a 12‑MP telephoto sensor. It also includes a 12‑MP Center Stage camera for selfies and video calls. Two battery packs sit on either side of the hinge. Apple says the iPhone Duo can play video for up to 44 hours on the screen and 31 hours on the inner screen. I think the battery setup is clever for a phone.
Why the Price Is High
Industry analysts say Apple is entering a market that has been developed for seven years by rivals such as Samsung. Apple has set the price of its first‑generation phone above its own premium line instead of making it cheaper. This means that Indian customers could pay the price of two premium phones for a phone that folds. Apple is treating the format as a new ultra‑premium tier, not a mass‑market product at least for now. I think this high price will make many people think twice about buying the iPhone Duo.
Availability
Pre‑orders for the iPhone Duo start in India on October 16 at 5:30 p.m. IST. Sales will begin on October 23. The iPhone Duo will come in two colours: Night Sky and Star White. The top‑tier 2 TB storage model is priced at ₹4,49,900. In the United States the iPhone Duo begins at $1,999.
Note: This report is based on Apple’s announcement and reports from several technology outlets. Some sources give different sale‑start dates, such, as September 18 or October 23. The October 23 date, which most outlets use with the October 16 pre‑order date seems most reliable and is used here. I hope this information helps you decide.
