{
  "id": 16056477,
  "title": "Coolpad’s new $150 Android phone has a wider screen like the iPhone Duo, but doesn’t fold",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/coolpads-new-150-android-phone-has-a-wider-screen-like-the-iphone-duo",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-22T14:24:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Verge",
    "slug": "the-verge",
    "url": "https://www.theverge.com/tech/1016544/coolpad-cool-x-wide-widescreen-android-16-smartphone-china"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Coolpad unveiled its new Cool X Wide Android phone priced at $150, featuring a wider screen similar to the iPhone Duo but without the folding technology. The display on the Cool X Wide has a 16:10 aspect ratio, which is more comparable to that of a compact tablet or the iPhone Duo and Galaxy Z Fold 8 when closed, but without the high price tags, costly repairs, and screen creases associated with folding phones. It is currently available for pre-order through JD.com in China, starting at 999 Chinese Yuan, or approximately $150, in black, red, or white color options. The phone is expected to begin shipping on November 8th.\n\nThe Cool X Wide is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G99 processor, 8GB of RAM, and either 128GB or 256GB of storage. For those who need more storage, there is an option to upgrade to 256GB for about $180. Alternatively, increasing the RAM to 12GB is priced at around $209. Its 6.38-inch display boasts a 16:10 aspect ratio, a refresh rate up to 90Hz, and a resolution of 1,158x720 pixels. The device also features a 50-megapixel main camera and a 4,600mAh battery. The Cool X Wide runs on Android 16 out of the box, but the phone's processor restricts its connectivity to only 4G networks.",
  "summary": "The design of widescreen folding phones like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Huawei Pura X View, and now the iPhone Duo, is starting to influence traditional slab phones. Similar to the Huawei Pura X View that launched in China in August, the new Coolpad Cool X Wide has a much wider screen than what's […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "Dev.to",
        "title": "Making a reminder actually ring: lessons from Android and iPhone",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/making-a-reminder-actually-ring-lessons-from-android-and-iphone",
        "published": "2026-10-22T11:13:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "iPhone Duo isn’t even out yet and it already has better foldable apps than your Android",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/iphone-duo-isnt-even-out-yet-and-it-already-has-better-foldable-apps",
        "published": "2026-10-22T16:43:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Someone built iPhone Duo’s tent mode for Android foldables, but made it even better",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/someone-built-iphone-duos-tent-mode-for-android-foldables-but-made-it",
        "published": "2026-10-22T16:45:00.000Z"
      }
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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."
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