Apple iPhone Duo

“Its hardware and software are cleverly designed. It mostly solves the visible-seam problem that most Android foldables come with. An updated version of the Duo with Face ID support would be just about the best possible version of this form factor, given the limits of battery technology and physics. But for me personally—and for many happy iPhone users—it requires too many compromises to enable features I don’t want badly enough.”

“The iPhone Duo is an extraordinary leap forward for Apple, even if its specialized design isn't for everyone. Foldables have always targeted productivity power users and media enthusiasts who thrive on multitasking and a large-screen canvas—areas where the Duo excels without compromise. It might be thicker and heavier than standard iPhones, but it repays that density with two phenomenal displays, class-leading battery life, top-tier performance, and a genuinely fresh iOS experience. While abandoning nine years of Face ID muscle memory for a finicky Touch ID button takes some getting used to, it hardly derails an otherwise top-tier experience. For iPhone fans eager to transform how they work and consume media, the iPhone Duo easily earns our Editors' Choice award.”

“Whether it's right for you depends on how much you'll use the inner display. Photography fans, and anyone who simply wants more room for Netflix, will get more for less from the iPhone 18 Pro Max. But if that 7.6-inch screen would become your go-to for long reads, emails and working across two apps at once, the Duo is a remarkable first attempt, and one that continues to win me over the longer I use it.”

“iPhone Duo is the best foldable money can buy, but that doesn’t mean it’s the best smartphone for most people. Its breathtaking 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR display, impressive laptop-like performance, all-day battery life, and carefully considered tweaks to iOS 27 transform this iPhone into a pocket-sized iPad at a moment's notice.”