{
  "id": 14663807,
  "title": "iPhone Duo: 10 Things You Need To Know Before You Pre-Order It In India",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/iphone-duo-10-things-you-need-to-know-before-you-pre-order-it-in-india",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-15T09:15:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/tech/iphone-duo-10-things-you-need-to-know-before-you-pre-order-it-in-india"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable smartphone, is set to launch in India on October 23 with a starting price of Rs. 2,99,900 for the 256GB model. This significant price hike makes it the most expensive iPhone ever sold in the country. The phone features a 7.6-inch inner display that unfolds into a larger 5.4-inch outer display, designed for split-screen apps, reading, gaming, and video consumption. However, Indian buyers should be prepared for higher repair costs, as replacing the inner display alone costs Rs. 1,49,900, nearly half the phone's price. Additionally, the iPhone Duo lacks a physical SIM slot and uses eSIM only, which could be inconvenient for some users. While the phone shares the same A20 Pro chip and 120Hz ProMotion displays as the iPhone 18 Pro series, it sacrifices some conveniences like Face ID and larger outer display seen in the iPhone 18 Pro Max.",
  "summary": "Apple’s first foldable iPhone is finally here, but it is not a casual upgrade. At Rs. 2,99,900 for the base 256GB model, the iPhone Duo is a statement purchase for Indian buyers, one that trades conventional iPhone practicality for a 7.6-inch folding display, premium materials and a very different ownership experience. Pre-orders open in India at 5:30pm IST tomorrow, with sales beginning October…",
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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."
}