{
  "id": 13897444,
  "title": "iPhone Duo pre-orders open this week — but there are still 7 things we don't know",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/iphone-duo-pre-orders-open-this-week-but-there-are-still-7-things-we",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-12T07:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/iphone-duo-pre-orders-open-this-week-but-there-are-still-7-things-we-dont-know"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple has officially launched pre-orders for the highly anticipated iPhone Duo, which is set to hit stores on October 23. As eager consumers prepare to secure their devices ahead of the release, several key aspects of the foldable phone remain unknown. While Apple has been transparent about major features and hardware specifications, there are certain aspects that can only be determined by real-world usage. Here are seven critical questions that remain unanswered about the iPhone Duo:\n\n1. Battery life: Although Apple claims the phone can handle 44 hours of video playback on its external display and 31 hours on the larger folding screen, the real-world performance remains uncertain. Comparisons with other iPhones and foldables have yet to be made, making it difficult to assess how the iPhone Duo stacks up in terms of battery life.\n\n2. Screen quality: The iPhone Duo features a matte nano-texture display, a departure from the glossy glass panels found on most premium phones. While this unique design offers its own advantages, the question remains whether the screen performs well in various conditions, particularly in bright environments. The impact of the nano-texture coating on color accuracy and image quality is also unclear.\n\n3. Accessory compatibility: The iPhone Duo supports MagSafe, but its unique shape means many existing MagSafe accessories may not fit properly. The phone's dimensions and shape pose challenges for attaching MagSafe card wallets, USB-C game controllers, and other wraparound accessories. While chargers should be compatible, the unconventional design may complicate the use of some accessories.\n\n4. Camera performance: As with the iPhone Air, a notable concern relates to the iPhone Duo's camera system. Apple has opted for a single-lens setup without a telephoto lens, instead relying on digital zoom to simulate zoomed-in shots. While the hardware appears to be similar to that of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, the potential loss of a third lens and the use of digital zoom could impact overall camera performance. The software's ability to compensate for this limitation remains to be seen.\n\n5. Durability: Foldable phones have often struggled with durability issues, and the iPhone Duo is no exception. While the phone features Grade 5 titanium and Ceramic Shield 2 on the front display, these materials and design choices may not guarantee the phone's resilience. The durability of the foldable screen, in particular, remains a significant question mark, as previous foldable devices have faced various durability challenges.",
  "summary": "Apple's been very open about what to expect from iPhone Duo, but there are still things we're not going to find out about until after people start using the foldable.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}