How the iPhone Duo compares to other folding phones

<figure> <img alt="" data-caption="The Apple iPhone Duo features a passport-style folding hinge. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge" data-portal-copyright="Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/268734_iPhone_2026_event_handson_ADiBenedetto_0004.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> The Apple iPhone Duo features a passport-style folding hinge. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Apple's foldable phone is finally here - well, <em>almost</em>. The iPhone Duo, coming October 23rd, follows in the footsteps of past folding devices from Android phone makers like Samsung, OnePlus, and Google, with a $1,999 price tag that sits just above the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/981956/google-pixel-11-pro-fold-review">Pixel 11 Pro Fold</a> and <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/972387/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-review">Galaxy Z Fold 8</a>. </p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">While its hardware bears similarities to its competitors, the iPhone Duo is one of a few models that takes a passport-like approach. The aspect ratio is the same on the inside and outside screens, and it's even usable with some apps while partially folded. The interior screen has a special outer layer, which along with its hinge design, makes the interior …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/988542/iphone-duo-foldable-samsung-google-spec-comparison">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>