5 New Foldable Phones To Consider Instead Of The iPhone Duo
The Apple iPhone Duo has launched as a first-generation foldable priced at 2,000 dollars, facing immediate competition from five major alternatives: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Pixel 11 Pro Fold, Galaxy Z Flip 8, Xiaomi 18 Fold, and Motorola Razr. While the Duo sold out instantly during pre-orders, T-Mobile is currently offering a 1,000 dollar discount on the device. Foxconn indicates it can meet the surge in demand despite initial long pre-order delays and a higher volume of initial stock being available in physical stores than online.
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- ✓ The iPhone Duo is priced at 2,000 dollars.
- ✓ The iPhone Duo sold out immediately when pre-orders opened.
What changed
SlashGear identified five specific foldable phone models as alternatives to the iPhone Duo.
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Foldable Alternatives Emerge as iPhone Duo Hits Market
The Apple iPhone Duo has launched as a first-generation foldable priced at 2,000 dollars, facing immediate competition from five major alternatives: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Pixel 11 Pro Fold, Galaxy Z Flip 8, Xiaomi 18 Fold, and Motorola Razr. While the Duo sold out instantly during pre-orders, T-Mobile is currently offering a 1,000 dollar discount on the device. Foxconn indicates it can meet the surge in demand despite initial long pre-order delays and a higher volume of initial stock being available in physical stores than online.
Why it matters
Apple entered the foldable market later than its competitors, a pattern the company often uses to define a category. The Duo aims to shift foldables from a passing fad to a serious product category.
What is confirmed
- The iPhone Duo is priced at 2,000 dollars.
- The iPhone Duo sold out immediately when pre-orders opened.
Still unconfirmed
- T-Mobile is offering a 1,000 dollar discount on the iPhone Duo.
What to watch next
- Confirmation of under-display Face ID in future models
- Actual sales figures compared to the five named competitors
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