Apple Debuts Foldable iPhone Duo: What Are the Features?
Apple has officially debuted the iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone.
Apple unveiled its inaugural foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, at an event on Thursday. The device is powered by the A20 Pro chip, which features a 2-nanometer architecture, and is compatible with the Apple Pencil.
The iPhone Duo boasts a 7.6-inch inner display when unfolded, making it Apple's thinnest iPhone to date. The outer screen measures 5.4 inches and features the Super Retina XDR display, which covers 90% of the phone's screen area. This display supports ProMotion, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 3,000 nits.
The device is equipped with a Grade 5 Titanium frame and a Ceramic Shield 2 coating on the front, making it three times more scratch-resistant than its predecessors. The back of the phone features Ceramic Shield, providing additional durability. The hinge mechanism consists of over 100 components, an internal support structure, and is IP68 water and dust resistant.
Under the hood, the iPhone Duo is powered by the A20 Pro chip, delivering up to 35% improved sustained performance through a dedicated vapor chamber cooling system. The phone also supports the Apple Pencil (USB-C) and features AI-based Smart Take for automatic photography, Duo Preview for previewing shots on the outer screen, and Kid Cue, which displays animated Peanuts characters to engage children during photo shoots.
The iPhone Duo only supports eSIM and is available in Star White and Night Sky colors, with storage options ranging from 256GB to 2TB. The device starts at a price of US$1,999 (approximately Rp35 million) and can go up to US$3,199 (approximately Rp56 million). The phone was launched in the US market on October 16.
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