iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone Duo: Comparing Apple’s New Pro Phone Against Its First Foldable
Apple has released the iPhone 18 Pro, featuring its first 2nm chip to improve thermals and battery life. The company is now preparing for an October launch of the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone. Priced at $2000, the Duo represents a strategic attempt to create a new growth engine for the company. While the 18 Pro is an iterative update, the Duo introduces a new form factor to Apple's flagship lineup, coinciding with the company briefly reaching a $5 trillion valuation.
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- ✓ The iPhone 18 Pro uses Apple's first 2nm chip.
- ✓ The iPhone Duo is Apple's first foldable phone.
What changed
Apple released the iPhone 18 Pro and set an October launch date for the iPhone Duo.
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Apple Launches iPhone 18 Pro and Prepares for iPhone Duo Foldable
Apple has released the iPhone 18 Pro, featuring its first 2nm chip to improve thermals and battery life. The company is now preparing for an October launch of the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone. Priced at $2000, the Duo represents a strategic attempt to create a new growth engine for the company. While the 18 Pro is an iterative update, the Duo introduces a new form factor to Apple's flagship lineup, coinciding with the company briefly reaching a $5 trillion valuation.
Why it matters
The transition to 2nm silicon marks a significant technical milestone in chip manufacturing. The introduction of a foldable device puts Apple in direct competition with established Android foldable handsets.
What is confirmed
- The iPhone 18 Pro uses Apple's first 2nm chip.
- The iPhone Duo is Apple's first foldable phone.
Still unconfirmed
- Apple briefly reached a $5 trillion valuation as the iPhone 18 Pro hit stores.
What to watch next
- Official launch and pricing confirmation for the iPhone Duo in October
- Market performance data for the iPhone 18 Pro
- Comparative reviews of the iPhone Duo against existing Android foldables
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