iPhone Duo is thicker and heavier than basically every Android foldable
The days of foldables being an Android-only experience are over . The iPhone Duo is set to arrive next month for a relatively-competitive $2,000 price point, and it seems like Apple’s decision to sit back and observe since the launch of the original Galaxy Fold more or less paid off — that is, until you consider the iPhone Duo’s size and shape. more…
The iPhone Duo is poised to enter the market next month at a competitive $2,000 price point, challenging the notion that foldables are an Android-exclusive domain. Apple's decision to wait and observe the initial launch of the Galaxy Fold seems to have paid off, despite the foldable's bulk and weight. While the iPhone Duo incorporates intriguing features like under-display cameras and stylus support, it falls short in the realm of size and weight compared to its Android counterparts.
Measuring at 11.3mm thick when closed and weighing 254 grams, the iPhone Duo is notably heavier and thicker than Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold, Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and even its own recently released competitors. This extra weight and thickness is a significant departure from Apple's recent push for lightweight devices, such as the iPhone Air, which debuted last year.
Despite Apple's efforts to slim down their foldables, the Duo still manages to be lighter than Google's Pixel 10 Pro Fold, a device from last year that was actively being marketed at the time.
The weight disparity may not be as significant for those who are indifferent to platform preferences, foldable enthusiasts seeking the most refined hardware experience, or iOS fans who were waiting for an Apple-made foldable. However, for early adopters looking to outshine their Apple-loving colleagues in the near future, the iPhone Duo presents an opportunity to showcase its bulkiness.
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