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Foldable design A new iPhone enters the fold. Introducing iPhone Duo, the first foldable iPhone. When open, it’s the thinnest iPhone with the largest display ever — 50 percent larger than iPhone 18 Pro Max. And it has an outer display with more than 90 percent of the screen area of iPhone 18 Pro. Through reimagined iOS experiences, it offers unparalleled versatility in all-new poses and orientations. All in a durable, pocketable design. It’s an iPhone unlike any iPhone. Switch from Android to iPhone Duo A new iPhone enters the fold. Introducing iPhone Duo, the first foldable iPhone. When open, the dual display system features the largest, thinnest iPhone display ever. Through reimagined iOS experiences, it offers unparalleled versatility in all-new poses and orientations. All in a pocketable design. Because it’s an iPhone, it holds its value longer than other smartphones. And switching from Android is easy. Night Sky Star White Expansive display Think vast. iPhone Duo offers the most immersive viewing experience of any iPhone. The aspect ratio of the 7.6‑inch Super Retina XDR display4 is consistent across the inner and outer display. The inner display is made of 10 ultrathin layers with a custom nano‑texture finish that reduces glare. And the under‑display FaceTime camera is hidden until you need it. The result is an uninterrupted viewing surface that’s remarkably smooth and flat. It’s simply the best iPhone for enjoying movies, shows, and games. Nano-texture finish on inner display to reduce glare Wide-angle OLEDs for excellent viewing angles 3000 nits peak brightness 50% larger display than iPhone 18 Pro Max 7.6″ Super Retina XDR display4 Advanced camera system Your new favorite camera features. Hands down. iPhone Duo gives the camera system you love delightful new features. Duo Preview and Kid Cue help everyone look their best. Include the people around you in group calls with Duo FaceTime. Use Smart Take so you can be part of the moment, not stuck photographing it. And capture dazzling 48MP photos and 4K 120 fps videos. 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide camera 48MP Fusion Main camera 12MP Center Stage front camera Under-display FaceTime camera Smart Take Smart Take. iPhone Duo can detect when everyone is ready and takes pictures. So you don’t have to race against a timer to get in the shot. Duo Preview Duo Preview. The outer display lets whoever you’re photographing see a live preview of the shot, so they can get their pose and framing just right. Kid Cue Kid Cue. Getting kids to look at the camera just got a lot easier. Playful animations on the outer display naturally draw their eyes to the lens. Duo FaceTime Duo FaceTime. Lets nearby friends join the call on the outer display. No more crowding around or passing the phone. Performance and battery life Power on full display. The A20 Pro chip with the Dual 16‑core Neural Engine is purpose‑built to handle intensive AI workloads. And an advanced thermal management system with a vapor chamber gives iPhone Duo pro performance, perfect for demanding tasks and gaming sessions. Up to 20% faster 6‑core CPU than A19 Pro Up to 50% more memory bandwidth than A19 Pro Power coupled. An iPhone-first dual-battery system, along with an internal space-saving eSIM design6, maximizes physical space for battery capacity. And the C2 modem delivers groundbreaking efficiency. So even if you’re scrolling and gaming throughout the day, iPhone Duo can go the distance on a single charge1. And you’ll get up to 50 percent charge in around 20 minutes with fast wired charging7. Up to 31 hours video playback when using the inner display8 Up to 44 hours video playback when using the outer display8 Compare with Up to 80% faster 6-core CPU Up to 3.4x faster 7-core GPU Up to 4.5x faster Neural Engine Up to 25 more hours video playback when using the outer display8 Up to 80% faster 6-core CPU Up to 3x faster 7-core GPU Up to 4.5x faster Neural Engine Up to 22 more hours video playback when using the outer display8 Up to 80% faster 6-core CPU Up to 3x faster 7-core GPU Up to 4.5x faster Neural Engine Up to 16 more hours video playback when using the outer display8 Up to 80% faster 6-core CPU Up to 3x faster 7-core GPU Up to 4.5x faster Neural Engine Up to 24 more hours video playback when using the outer display8 Up to 60% faster 6-core CPU Up to 2.8x faster 7-core GPU Up to 4.5x faster Neural Engine Up to 21 more hours video playback when using the outer display8 Up to 60% faster 6-core CPU Up to 2.8x faster 7-core GPU Up to 4.5x faster Neural Engine Up to 15 more hours video playback when using the outer display8 Up to 60% faster 6-core CPU Up to 2.8x faster 7-core GPU Up to 4.5x faster Neural Engine Up to 24 more hours video playback when using the outer display8 Up to 50% faster 6-core CPU Up to 2.1x faster 7-core GPU Up to 2x faster Neural Engine Up to 21 more hours video playback when using the outer display8 Up to 50% faster 6-core CPU Up to 2.1x faster 7-core GPU Up to 2x faster Neural Engine Up to 15 more hours video playback when using the outer display8 Up to 30% faster 6-core CPU Up to 2x faster 7-core GPU Up to 2x faster Neural Engine Up to 22 more hours video playback when using the outer display8 Up to 30% faster 6-core CPU Up to 80% faster 7-core GPU Up to 2x faster Neural Engine Up to 17 more hours video playback when using the outer display8 Up to 30% faster 6-core CPU Up to 80% faster 7-core GPU Up to 2x faster Neural Engine Up to 11 more hours video playback when using the outer display8 Up to 20% faster 6-core CPU Up to 60% faster 7-core GPU Up to 2x faster Neural Engine Up to 14 more hours video playback when using the outer display8 Up to 20% faster 6-core CPU Up to 40% faster 7-core GPU Up to 2x faster Neural Engine Up to 11 more hours video playback when using the outer display8 Up to 20% faster 6-core CPU Up to 40% faster 7-core GPU Up to 2x faster Neural Engine Up to 5 more hours video playback when using the outer display8 Accessories Snap it on.Stand it up. iPhone Duo Case offers lightweight protection in stylish colors. iPhone Duo Folio with Kickstand features a retractable kickstand for a range of helpful viewing angles. New iPhone Duo Star White Night Sky +more The largest display of any iPhone. Foldable. Posable. And durable. * ◊ 7.6″ 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR folding display with nano‑texture4 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR outer display4 Up to 31 hours video playback when using inner display8 Up to 44 hours video playback when using outer display8 A20 Pro chip 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators 48MP Dual Fusion camera system 48MP Fusion Main 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide Fusion telephoto, not applicable Aperture options, not applicable 12MP Center Stage front camera Ultra-stabilized video Dual Capture Center Stage for photos and video calls Under-display FaceTime camera Apple Intelligence2 Siri AI2 New iPhone 18 Pro Burgundy Glacier Silver Black +more The ultimate battery life, performance, and camera of any iPhone. * ◊ 6.9″ or 6.3″ Super Retina XDR display4 not applicable Up to 45 hours video playback19 not applicable A20 Pro chip 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators 48MP Pro Fusion camera system 48MP Fusion Main with variable aperture 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide 48MP Fusion Telephoto ƒ/1.48, ƒ/1.8, ƒ/2.8, ƒ/4.0 variable aperture options (Fusion Main) 18MP Center Stage front camera Ultra-stabilized video Dual Capture Center Stage for photos and video calls Under-display FaceTime camera, not applicable Apple Intelligence2 Siri AI2 iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are all Apple flagship smartphones with the same A20 Pro chip. iPhone Duo is the first foldable iPhone. When open, it has the largest iPhone display ever — 50% larger than iPhone 18 Pro Max. It introduces reimagined iOS experiences for its all-new poses and orientations, including side-by-side apps, hands-free FaceTime, and flexible viewing angles. This makes it noticeably better for multitasking and immersive mobile entertainment. iPhone Duo features a 48MP Dual Fusion camera system. It includes a 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide and 48MP Fusion Main camera, plus a 12MP Center Stage front camera. It also has an under-display FaceTime camera for 1080p video. iPhone Duo is the only iPhone with certain unique camera features, including Smart Take for capturing hands-free photos automatically, Duo Preview for live previews on the outer display, and Kid Cue with playful animations to capture kids’ attention. iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max have the ultimate Pro camera system. It introduces a new 48MP Fusion Main camera with the first variable aperture in an iPhone. This gives better-quality low-light and depth of field to your photos and videos. It also has a 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide and a 48MP Fusion Telephoto camera with up to 8x optical-quality zoom. iPhone Duo has a 48MP Dual Fusion camera system with up to 2x optical-quality zoom. You can shoot at 0.5x, 1x, and 2x. The high-resolution sensor lets you zoom in with sharp detail, and the large viewing screen can help you capture your best shots. iPhone Duo will be available at apple.com and at select carriers and partner stores starting on October 23, 2026. You can also see it in person at all Apple Store locations. You can book a session to shop with a Specialist in-store or online at https://www.apple.com/shop/browse/overlay/iphone/specialist. You can also get credit toward a new iPhone Duo when you trade in an eligible device with Apple Trade In. Terms Apply. Subject to availability by partner. iPhone Duo delivers the beloved iPhone experience in a foldable design, with a reimagined iOS 27 experience for new poses and orientations. It opens up entirely new opportunities for multitasking, enjoying content, immersing yourself in your favorite apps and games, or getting help from Siri AI and Apple Intelligence.2 It brings together thoughtful design and premium materials with breakthrough engineering and software in a way that only Apple can.