The Chinese edition of Apple's inaugural foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, is priced starting at 15,999 yuan. Pre-orders will commence at 8 PM on October 16, with an official launch slated for October 23. This model boasts a 7.6-inch main display (integrated with an under-display camera) and a 5.4-inch cover display, both featuring a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. It will also support the Apple Pencil in the future. Under the hood, it is powered by the A20 Pro chip and the C2 baseband chip, and incorporates a large-area VC (Vapor Chamber) for efficient heat management. The eSIM-enabled global version promises up to 24 hours of combined usage on a single charge, with just 5 minutes of charging providing 5 hours of video playback on the cover display. The iPhone Duo is available in two stylish colors: Starlight White and Night Sky Black.

As Apple's maiden foray into the foldable smartphone arena, the iPhone Duo has certainly captured attention with its distinctive design. However, it also faces criticism for several functional limitations. Notably, it does not support WeChat's tablet mode login, lacks dual-app functionality, restricts video playback to a single window, and does not offer synchronized screen recording for both displays. Additionally, users are required to use the same wallpaper for both screens. Positioned firmly in the high-end market segment, the iPhone Duo is poised to influence the competitive dynamics of the foldable smartphone landscape.