Overview
- Apple introduced the iPhone Duo at its Sept. 9 hardware event and set preorders to begin Oct. 16 with deliveries from Oct. 23 at a starting price of €2,299 for 256 GB.
- The Duo uses new in‑house components, including the A20 Pro chip and C2 modem, and drops a physical SIM slot in favor of eSIM‑only dual lines.
- To fit the passport form factor Apple accepted hardware trade‑offs: an under‑display inner camera, a maximum of 2x optical‑quality zoom, and Touch ID instead of Face ID.
- iOS 27 includes Duo‑specific changes such as a side dock, split‑view multitasking with drag‑and‑drop, and Apple Pencil support for the foldable display.
- Apple said advanced Siri AI features will be staged regionally with initial limits in the European Union and possible subscription gating, and analysts at IDC predict Apple could lead foldable unit and revenue share within a year despite the Duo’s premium, niche positioning.