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Apple Unveils Foldable iPhone Duo on September 9, Priced at $1,999-$3,199
Apple unveiled its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, at an event held on September 9, 2026, at 21:00 Baku time. The book-style foldable device is close to the size of a passport when closed. Thanks to its large internal display, it works as both a phone and a small tablet. The model’s 256 GB version will go on sale starting at $1,999 (approximately 3,400 manats).
When closed, the iPhone Duo has a 5.4-inch external Super Retina XDR display. When the device is opened, it provides users with a 7.6-inch internal display. The internal display is 50% larger than the iPhone 18 Pro Max display and 80% larger than the iPhone 18 Pro display. Both screens have the same aspect ratio. The displays feature 120 Hz ProMotion technology for smoother visuals. They also offer an always-on display mode and brightness of up to 3,000 nits. A nano-texture matte coating reduces light reflections and the visibility of the crease. Apple Pencil support will be added by the end of 2026. The device is 5.2 mm thick when open and 11.3 mm thick when folded, and it weighs 254 g. The body is made primarily of titanium, while the interior is reinforced with ceramic fibers. Ceramic Shield is used on the back, while Ceramic Shield 2 protective glass covers the external display. The IP68-rated model will be sold in Star White and Night Sky.
The rear camera system includes a 48 MP main camera and a 48 MP ultrawide camera. The ultrawide camera is the same as the one in the iPhone 18 Pro. However, the main camera lacks a variable aperture and professional controls. A 12 MP Center Stage camera is located on the external display, while a FaceTime camera sits beneath the internal display. Instead of Face ID, the device uses a Touch ID fingerprint sensor in the side button. The device can also be unlocked using an Apple Watch. The Smart Take feature can automatically take a picture when it determines that the person in the frame is posing. The iPhone Duo is powered by a 6-core A20 Pro processor made using 2 nm technology and a C2 modem. The processor has 2 high-power cores and 4 performance cores. A 7-core GPU handles graphics processing. A 32-core NPU and 2 neural engines perform artificial intelligence-related computations.
RAM options range from 12 GB to 24 GB. To prevent the device from overheating, it is equipped with a vapor chamber 3 times larger than the one in the previous generation. According to the company, the 2-part battery will provide 24 hours of regular use and up to 31 hours of video playback on the internal display. The battery can be charged to 50% in 20 minutes with wired charging and 30 minutes with wireless charging. The specifications list 60 W for wired charging, 30 W for wireless charging and 25 W for MagSafe.
iOS 27, adapted for the foldable display, allows 2 apps to be used simultaneously. The system automatically adjusts content as the screen unfolds and also supports StandBy mode. Preorders for the iPhone Duo will begin on October 16. Official sales will start on October 23. The smartphone will be offered with 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB storage options. The 2 TB version will cost $3,199 (approximately 5,440 manats). The device will work exclusively with eSIM in all countries and will not have a physical SIM card slot.
When closed, the iPhone Duo has a 5.4-inch external Super Retina XDR display. When the device is opened, it provides users with a 7.6-inch internal display. The internal display is 50% larger than the iPhone 18 Pro Max display and 80% larger than the iPhone 18 Pro display. Both screens have the same aspect ratio. The displays feature 120 Hz ProMotion technology for smoother visuals. They also offer an always-on display mode and brightness of up to 3,000 nits. A nano-texture matte coating reduces light reflections and the visibility of the crease. Apple Pencil support will be added by the end of 2026. The device is 5.2 mm thick when open and 11.3 mm thick when folded, and it weighs 254 g. The body is made primarily of titanium, while the interior is reinforced with ceramic fibers. Ceramic Shield is used on the back, while Ceramic Shield 2 protective glass covers the external display. The IP68-rated model will be sold in Star White and Night Sky. The rear camera system includes a 48 MP main camera and a 48 MP ultrawide camera. The ultrawide camera is the same as the one in the iPhone 18 Pro. However, the main camera lacks a variable aperture and professional controls. A 12 MP Center Stage camera is located on the external display, while a FaceTime camera sits beneath the internal display. Instead of Face ID, the device uses a Touch ID fingerprint sensor in the side button. The device can also be unlocked using an Apple Watch. The Smart Take feature can automatically take a picture when it determines that the person in the frame is posing. The iPhone Duo is powered by a 6-core A20 Pro processor made using 2 nm technology and a C2 modem. The processor has 2 high-power cores and 4 performance cores. A 7-core GPU handles graphics processing. A 32-core NPU and 2 neural engines perform artificial intelligence-related computations. RAM options range from 12 GB to 24 GB. To prevent the device from overheating, it is equipped with a vapor chamber 3 times larger than the one in the previous generation. According to the company, the 2-part battery will provide 24 hours of regular use and up to 31 hours of video playback on the internal display. The battery can be charged to 50% in 20 minutes with wired charging and 30 minutes with wireless charging. The specifications list 60 W for wired charging, 30 W for wireless charging and 25 W for MagSafe. iOS 27, adapted for the foldable display, allows 2 apps to be used simultaneously. The system automatically adjusts content as the screen unfolds and also supports StandBy mode. Preorders for the iPhone Duo will begin on October 16. Official sales will start on October 23. The smartphone will be offered with 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB storage options. The 2 TB version will cost $3,199 (approximately 5,440 manats). The device will work exclusively with eSIM in all countries and will not have a physical SIM card slot.