iPhone Duo vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: Foldabes compared
Apple has finally entered the foldable market with the iPhone Duo, its first folding iPhone. Here's how it compares against Samsung's latest foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. iPhone Duo [left] vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra [right] After more than a decade of rumors, Apple's first foldable arrived at its fall event as the iPhone Duo. A hyper-premium smartphone that has dual displays and folds…
The iPhone Duo features an IP68 dust and water resistance rating, a level that surpasses Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 models, which only receive an IP48 rating. Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold also shares the same IP68 rating as the iPhone Duo. An IP6X rating for dust indicates that the iPhone Duo is truly dust-tight, meaning no dust particles can penetrate the device.
Meanwhile, an IPX8 rating for water resistance means the iPhone Duo can withstand water pressure up to 1 meter deep. Apple claims the iPhone Duo can handle submersion for up to 30 minutes at that depth. Notably, the IP68 rating matches the dust and water resistance found in other iPhones, highlighting the importance of dust resistance, as it can infiltrate foldable devices and lead to damage.
Apple cautions that water and dust resistance are not indefinite, as wear and tear can diminish these protections over time. iFixit plans to conduct a teardown of the iPhone Duo to assess its durability against dust and other factors. The iPhone Duo boasts additional durability elements, such as a titanium frame, a titanium hinge cover, and a 10-layer display.
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