{
  "id": 16158493,
  "title": "iPhone Duo on sale in UAE today: Prices, features, colours and everything you need to know",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/iphone-duo-on-sale-in-uae-today-prices-features-colours-and",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-23T05:56:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/technology/iphone-duo-on-sale-in-uae-today-prices-features-colours-and-everything-you-need-to-know-1.500720713"
  },
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  "account": "Dubai: Apple has launched its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, in the UAE today, October 23, with prices starting at Dh8,499. This is the company's most expensive iPhone yet, featuring a folding display that transforms into a tablet-like screen, new multitasking capabilities, and a unique photography approach. Pre-orders were open since October 16, but the phone is now available through Apple's UAE stores, online shop, and the Apple Store app, depending on stock. The most appealing aspect is its folding design, which starts as a compact smartphone with a 5.4-inch screen, revealing a 7.6-inch display when opened. Prices for the iPhone Duo range from Dh8,499 for 256GB, Dh9,349 for 512GB, Dh11,049 for 1TB, and Dh13,599 for the 2TB model. In comparison, the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at Dh5,499, making the Duo Dh3,000 more expensive. It comes in two colours: Star White and Night Sky. The phone can be purchased online, in-store, or through the Apple Store app, with monthly payment options available. The iPhone Duo introduces a foldable display that, when closed, resembles a smartphone with a 5.4-inch screen, and when unfolded, offers a 7.6-inch display, approximately 50% more screen area than the iPhone 18 Pro Max. Both screens support a 120Hz refresh rate and a nano-texture finish to reduce glare. The Duo enables users to multitask by running two apps side by side, with one limitation being that not all apps are optimized for the folding display. Instead of a traditional camera system, the Duo has two rear cameras: a 48MP main and ultra-wide lens, a 12MP outer-screen camera, and an under-display FaceTime camera on the inner screen. It also features Duo Preview, Smart Take, and Kid Cue for enhanced photography. However, the phone lacks a dedicated telephoto lens and adjustable aperture, along with ProRes or Apple Log video recording features. Face ID has been replaced with Touch ID, a fingerprint scanner integrated into the side button. The Duo can also stand upright on its own and supports StandBy mode, displaying various content when positioned on a surface. An Apple Pencil (USB-C) is supported for writing, drawing, and annotating.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Apple's first foldable iPhone , the iPhone Duo, is on sale in the UAE today, Friday, October 23, with prices starting at Dh8,499. It is Apple's most expensive iPhone yet, offering a folding display that opens into a tablet-like screen, new multitasking features and a different approach to photography. The phone has been available for pre-order since October 16, but buyers can now purchase…",
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      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "iPhone Duo SA contract prices revealed: Do you need to sell a kidney?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/iphone-duo-sa-contract-prices-revealed-do-you-need-to-sell-a-kidney",
        "published": "2026-10-23T05:07:00.000Z"
      }
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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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