iPhone Duo Hands On: Late, Yet Early
One thing’s for certain: it took Apple a very long time to finally join the foldable smartphone bandwagon. Now that the iPhone Duo has finally arrived, the question is whether the company has spent the last eight years cooking up something worth the wait. In a first-party sense, the answer is yes, though there are […] The post iPhone Duo Hands On: Late, Yet Early appeared first on Lowyat.NET .
Apple's iPhone Duo has finally made its debut, eight years after the tech giant first ventured into the foldable smartphone market. The device, which comes in a passport-style design, has taken Apple a considerable amount of time to perfect. However, the wait appears to have been worthwhile, as the iPhone Duo proves to be a worthy addition to the foldable smartphone landscape.
The iPhone Duo's internal display, measuring 4.64 x 6.48 inches, offers a spacious canvas for reading, watching videos, and multitasking, all while remaining compact. Weighing in at 254 grams, the Duo is thicker when folded at 11.3mm, making it heavier and bulkier than its closest competitor, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, which measures just 9.77mm when folded. Despite its size, the Duo stands out as the thinnest smartphone when unfolded, measuring a mere 5.2mm in thickness.
The matte finish on the Duo's internal display not only eliminates glare but also provides a pleasant viewing experience, particularly when reading or watching videos. However, the transition between the matte surface and the more conventional Super Retina display on the outside can feel a bit jarring. The device also features an under-display FaceTime camera, which is barely noticeable when the screen is active.
While the iPhone Duo operates as a traditional smartphone when folded, the passport-like proportions may initially feel strange. With time, users should adapt to the device's new form factor, making it a serviceable option for everyday use.
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