Austin Mann’s iPhone Duo Review
Austin Mann: Honestly, the idea of a folding iPhone didn’t immediately appeal to me. I usually like smaller devices, but when I first started playing with the Duo in September, I realized it’s really something special and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on a review unit from Apple. The iPhone 18 Pro remains the most powerful camera in the lineup, and though the Duo also has an excellent camera,…
Austin Mann initially found the concept of a folding iPhone unappealing, as he generally prefers smaller devices. However, after testing the iPhone Duo in September, Mann was impressed and eager to obtain a review unit from Apple. While the iPhone 18 Pro boasts the most powerful camera in the lineup, the Duo shines in other aspects of photography, such as planning, editing, and sharing images.
The Duo's ultrawide 0.5× lens is virtually identical to the iPhone 18 Pro's, and the added 4×/8× telephoto lens is a welcome feature. Although the Pro's 1×/2× main camera is superior to the Duo's, Mann's stunning photos taken with the Duo prove that its camera system is a worthwhile investment.
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