iPhone Duo vs iPhone 18 Pro: which should you choose?
The iPhone Duo gives you two devices in one, but does that make it a better choice than the single-screen iPhone 18 Pro? The answer is complicated.
The iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro are two new iPhone models announced by Apple in September 2026. The Duo is a phone-and-tablet all-in-one, offering an extra screen but at a much higher price and with some key Pro features missing. On the other hand, the iPhone 18 Pro is a cheaper phone with better cameras and Face ID, but only one screen.
When it comes to specifications, the Duo and 18 Pro have some key differences. The Duo is 117.8 x 84.1 x 11.3mm folded and 117.8 x 164.6 x 5.2mm unfolded, weighing 254g, while the 18 Pro measures 150 x 71.9 x 8.8mm and weighs 211g. The Duo boasts a 7.6-inch foldable Super Retina XDR OLED display, while the 18 Pro has a 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display.
The Duo supports refresh rates up to 120Hz, a peak brightness of 3,000 nits, and runs on the A20 Pro chipset with 12GB of RAM. The 18 Pro, however, offers superior camera capabilities, a larger battery, and Face ID, albeit with just one screen.
Price-wise, the Duo starts at $1,999 / £1,999 / AU$3,499 for 256GB, while the 18 Pro begins at $1,199 / £1,199 / AU$2,099 for the same storage capacity. This difference in price highlights the additional cost of the Duo, which is more than the price of a high-end phone. Despite the Duo's added value of having two screens, the 18 Pro offers a more affordable price point and impressive camera performance.
Ultimately, the choice between the Duo and the 18 Pro depends on whether the added versatility of a dual-screen device is worth the higher price.
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