On a Wednesday in Cupertino, Apple revealed a device that marks a new chapter in its long history of reinventing the phone: the iPhone Duo, its first foldable. Arriving in India at ₹2,99,900 for its base model, it asks buyers to decide whether a phone that opens like a book is worth the premium. Preorders open on October 16, and sales follow on October 23, so the question of whether this bold shape finds a home in people's pockets now moves from the stage to the street.
Apple's First Foldable, the iPhone Duo, Launches in India from ₹2,99,900
The gap between cheapest and priciest is ₹1,50,000.
Mark
So what actually did Apple announce on Wednesday?
Mimi
Its first foldable, the iPhone Duo, shown at an event in Cupertino. In India it starts at ₹2,99,900.
Mark
How does the screen compare with the phones people already know?
Mimi
Unfolded, it's 7.6 inches. Apple says that's 50% more display area than the iPhone 18 Pro Max and 80% more than the 18 Pro. The outer screen is 5.4 inches.
Luke
Those comparisons are Apple's own figures. Nobody independent has measured or tested them in what we've been given.
Mark
And the outer screen?
Mimi
Apple says it has 90% of the iPhone 18 Pro's screen area, so it should feel like a normal phone when closed.
Luke
Again, that's the company's claim. "Familiar" is a description of experience, and no one has reported using it yet.
Mark
What about durability, which is the usual worry with foldables?
Mimi
Ceramic Shield on the back, Ceramic Shield 2 on the front, and an IP68 rating. Apple says it feels exceptionally solid.
Luke
The IP68 rating is a specification. "Feels solid" is marketing language, and the reporting says nothing about how the hinge holds up over time.
Mark
What does it cost?
Mimi
₹2,99,900 for 256GB, up to ₹4,49,900 for 2TB, with preorders on October 16 and sales from October 23.
O Pulso
- Apple has stepped into foldable territory with the iPhone Duo, a device that unfolds to a 7.6-inch screen and closes to a 5.4-inch display.
- Indian prices range from ₹2,99,900 to ₹4,49,900, a spread of ₹1,50,000 that puts the top configuration well beyond the usual flagship bracket.
- Apple is pressing durability as its answer to foldable doubts, citing Ceramic Shield on both sides and an IP68 rating for water and dust.
- Preorders open October 16 and stores begin sales October 23, so early buyer reaction will soon test whether the premium pitch lands.
On a Wednesday in Cupertino, Apple revealed a device that marks a new chapter in its long history of reinventing the phone: the iPhone Duo, its first foldable. Arriving in India at ₹2,99,900 for its base model, it asks buyers to decide whether a phone that opens like a book is worth the premium. Preorders open on October 16, and sales follow on October 23, so the question of whether this bold shape finds a home in people's pockets now moves from the stage to the street.
At an event in Cupertino, California, on Wednesday, Apple unveiled its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo. In India it starts at ₹2,99,900, a figure that places it firmly in premium territory from the first day.
Opened, the device offers a 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR display, which Apple says provides 50% more screen area than the iPhone 18 Pro Max. Closed, a 5.4-inch outer screen keeps it usable as an everyday smartphone. Apple is leaning hard on durability, describing the phone as solid with every use, backed by Ceramic Shield on the back and Ceramic Shield 2 on the front, plus an IP68 rating.
Buyers can pick Star White or Night Sky and one of four storage tiers, from 256GB at ₹2,99,900 up to 2TB at ₹4,49,900. Preorders open October 16, with sales beginning October 23. What happens next depends on how customers respond once the first units are in their hands.
At an event in Cupertino, California, on Wednesday, Apple showed the world its first foldable phone. It is called the iPhone Duo, and it arrives in India with a starting price of ₹2,99,900.
The device has two screens. Opened up, it presents a 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR display. Apple says that gives 50% more display area than the iPhone 18 Pro Max and 80% more than the iPhone 18 Pro. Folded shut, the phone shows a 5.4-inch outer display, which Apple says offers 90% of the screen area of the iPhone 18 Pro, so that it reads as a familiar smartphone when closed.
Durability is a central part of Apple's pitch for a folding device. The company says the iPhone Duo feels exceptionally solid every time it is used. The back is covered in Ceramic Shield and the front in Ceramic Shield 2, and the phone carries an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.
Buyers will choose between two finishes, Star White and Night Sky, and between four storage tiers. In India, the 256GB model costs ₹2,99,900. The 512GB version is priced at ₹3,24,900, the 1TB version at ₹3,74,900, and the 2TB version at ₹4,49,900. The gap between the cheapest and most expensive configuration is therefore ₹1,50,000.
The timeline is set. Apple will begin taking preorders on October 16, and the phone becomes officially available on October 23.
The launch details reported so far cover design, display sizes, pricing and dates. Real-world reception will be the next thing to watch once preorders open and the first units reach customers in October.
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The iPhone Duo feels exceptionally solid every time you use it.— Apple
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