Marques BrownleeIndependent reviewerSponsored by the brand
7.0/10
How we read this review
First-generation folding iPhone; fun but early-stage. Review covers hardware, apps, and use.
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iPhone Duo
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About this item
- Apple's first foldable: pocket-size phone opens into a 7.6-inch tablet-style screen A20 Pro chip with ProMotion on both displays Water resistant to IP68 despite the folding design
Why it scores 5.7: Mixed, from 8 sources. Strongest on display. See the breakdown
How it scores
Mixed · likely 5.0 to 6.5 · medium confidence
From 7 video reviews, 10 community posts.
Your score
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By what matters
Cameras3 reviews · what they said3.8
- Commenter says Duo cameras are worse than iPhone 17 Pro Max Hacker News
Battery2 reviews · what they said7.1
- Commenter calls the battery life incredible Hacker News
Performance2 reviews · what they said6.8
- A20 Pro performance called a highlight ZONEofTECH · sponsored
Display2 reviews · what they said7.3
- Nano-texture inner screen praised; crease barely visible ZONEofTECH · sponsored
- Larger screen gives apps more room to be usable Hacker News
Software & updates5 reviews · what they said4.8
- Unoptimised apps; it really needs iPadOS ZONEofTECH · sponsored
Reliability6 reviews · what they said6.0
- Commenter says screens cracking left and right YouTube comment on Marques Brownlee
- Screens reportedly cracking Hacker News
Value for moneyprice against similar products5.4
By source
Video reviews7 sources · 76% of the score6.0
Community discussion9% of the score2.6
Problems owners mention
- screens cracking
- blamed on user folding
Out of 10. Each source is weighted by how reliable it is, how much data it has and how recent it is; sponsored videos count half, and the brand’s own videos don’t count. How the score works
Reviews and videos
Martin
5.0/10
How we read this review
Viewer's first phone review; no substantive assessment
The iPhone Duo ReviewCallMeShazzam TECH
5.5/10
How we read this review
Mid foldable phone; review in Malayalam, no clear verdict
iPhone DUO | Mid Folable Phone !! | My Review | MalayalamMark Ellis ReviewsSponsored by the brand
7.5/10
How we read this review
Titled 'A Big Surprise'; positive overall, with a giveaway and sponsor plugs
iPhone Duo Review: A Big SurpriseZONEofTECHSponsored by the brand
6.5/10
How we read this review
After a week: great build, screen, speakers, performance; slow Touch ID and awkward buttons hold it back
iPhone Duo Review - I HATE That I Love It!BadSeed TechSponsored by the brand
7.0/10
How we read this review
After two weeks, worth it if you can live without telephoto; learning curve noted
iPhone Duo After 2 Weeks: Worth Giving Up the Pro Max?Tech DadSponsored by the brand
6.5/10
How we read this review
Two weeks in: great but has negatives worth considering; love-hate relationship
iPhone Duo 2 Weeks Later. It’s a love-hate relationship…Community
Screens reportedly cracking; Apple blames users for folding wrong
screens cracking
YouTube comment on Marques BrownleeCommunity
Extremely well-executed; best phone the commenter has used, despite first-gen tradeoffs.
Hacker NewsCommunity
Just buy iPhone Duo and keep it closed; same size as mini, incredible battery life.
Hacker NewsSources we checked
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| Price | $1,999.00 | $2,800.00 | $2,449.00 | $1,175.99 Lowest price | $2,149.00 |
| Doorprice Score | 5.7Doorprice Score | 6.9Doorprice Score Best score | 6.7Doorprice Score | 6.6Doorprice Score | 6.4Doorprice Score |
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Product description
Apple's first foldable: pocket-size phone opens into a 7.6-inch tablet-style screen A20 Pro chip with ProMotion on both displays Water resistant to IP68 despite the folding design
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