Using an Apple Pencil With the iPhone Duo: What to Know
The iPhone Duo is compatible with the Apple Pencil , if you have the right one. MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera tested the ‌Apple Pencil‌ with the ‌iPhone Duo‌ to see if it's a useful tool to pick up. If you already have an ‌Apple Pencil‌ 1, ‌Apple Pencil‌ 2, or ‌Apple Pencil‌ Pro to use with an iPad , you're going to be disappointed to hear…
The iPhone Duo can indeed be used with the Apple Pencil, provided you have the compatible version. If you possess an Apple Pencil 1, 2, or Pro designed for the iPad, you'll likely discover they won't function on the iPhone Duo. The Duo exclusively supports the USB-C Apple Pencil, priced at $79 from Apple, though it's available for $69 on Amazon.
The Apple Pencil Pro magnetically attaches to and pairs with iPads, while the iPhone Duo requires a USB-C cable for pairing. iOS 27.2 will introduce Apple Pencil support to the Duo. Once paired, the Apple Pencil operates like it would on an iPad – you can write, draw, and even enable palm rejection. On both the inner and outer displays of the Duo, the Apple Pencil is usable.
However, unlike on an iPad, the USB-C Apple Pencil lacks pressure sensitivity, double-tap, or squeeze functionality. The tip might leave faint lines on the Duo's screen, but these can be easily removed using a polishing cloth. Though Apple does offer a $19 cover layer replacement option for iPhone Duo with AppleCare+, the charge is $49 if the warranty does not cover it.
While the USB-C Apple Pencil may not be as practical as the iPad counterpart due to the Duo's smaller screen, it could still prove valuable for taking notes or making quick sketches.
Written by urgent.news from MacRumors's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
