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iPhone Duo on sale in UAE: Is Apple's Dh8,499 foldable worth it? The real cost of owning one

Dubai: The iPhone Duo is officially on sale in the UAE from today, October 23, and Apple's first foldable phone comes with a rather substantial price tag: Dh8,499. That's just the starting point. Add a protective case, AppleCare+, a charging adapter and a few extras, and the bill can quickly cross Dh10,000. Choose the top-end 2TB version, and you could be looking at nearly Dh16,000. For that…

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iPhone Duo on sale in UAE: Is Apple's Dh8,499 foldable worth it? The real cost of owning one

Apple has launched its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, in the UAE with a price tag of Dh8,499. However, this starting cost does not encompass the full expense of owning the device. Additional accessories such as a protective case, AppleCare+, a charging adapter, and a MagSafe Charger can quickly elevate the total cost to Dh15,845 for the top-end 2TB version.

The iPhone Duo offers two screens and a foldable design, promising extra screen space for tasks like reading, watching videos, and multitasking. But the ultimate value depends on whether the convenience and extra functionality justify the significant investment.

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