Samsung Mocks Apple’s iPhone Duo as ‘Reheated Leftovers’
Apple unveiled its first-ever foldable phone on Sept. 9 at its “Surprise and Shine” event in Cupertino, California, and Samsung quickly fired back with a wave of pointed social media jabs. The device, called iPhone Duo, opens into a 7.6-inch inner display, the thinnest screen Apple has ever shipped, and closes into a more compact […]
Samsung has taken aim at Apple's latest foldable smartphone, referring to it as a late and expensive iteration of technology Samsung pioneered. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 were showcased at an au store in Nagoya, Japan. Apple unveiled its first-ever foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, on September 9 during its "Surprise and Shine" event in Cupertino, California.
The iPhone Duo features a 7.6-inch inner display that opens up the device, with a thinner screen than any Apple has ever produced and a compact 5.4-inch outer screen that preserves 90% of the standard iPhone 18 Pro's viewing area. Apple's CEO, John Ternus, introduced the device as having the largest display on an iPhone, yet fitting comfortably in a pocket, emphasizing its potential for content consumption, gaming, and multitasking.
Samsung, which launched its Galaxy Z Fold8 in July, swiftly responded with sarcastic social media posts that alluded to Apple's late entry into the foldable market. Lines like "Let us know when you're done reheating our leftovers" and "Was it exciting? No. Did it happen? Yes" were shared widely, with the hashtag #ItsTimeToSwitch urging potential iPhone users to consider Samsung's established lineup over Apple's foldable product.
Samsung's mockery carries weight, given its eight-year track record of foldable phone development, from 2019 to present, coupled with extensive design iteration, manufacturing expertise, and consumer insights that Apple is only beginning to accumulate with its inaugural attempt. The iPhone Duo's design closely mirrors Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8, further fueling allegations of copying a refined formula from Samsung.
Additionally, the iPhone Duo's starting price of $1,999 for the 256GB model and up to $3,199 for the 2TB option positions it as the most expensive iPhone ever released, placing it beyond the price range of most foldable competitors, including several Samsung models. However, Apple did introduce some unique features, such as Apple Pencil support and a nano-texture finish to reduce glare, signaling a differentiation from Samsung's lineup.
While Samsung's public ridicule may not directly sway consumer choices, the rivalry underscores the intense competition in the foldable phone sector. Apple's debut validates a product category Samsung spent years cultivating, compelling both companies to vie more vigorously for the attention of premium smartphone consumers.
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