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We've tested the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple has released the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone, and the iPhone 18 Pro Max. The iPhone Duo retails for $2,000 and features a large foldable display, though reviewers note compromises in its design. In contrast, the iPhone 18 Pro Max is described as the best traditional iPhone to date, offering increased speed over previous designs. While the Duo provides a higher wow factor, the 18 Pro Max is positioned as a more refined version of the standard iPhone experience.

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  • ✓ The iPhone Duo is Apple's first foldable phone.
  • ✓ The iPhone 18 Pro Max is faster than previous designs.
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Reviewers have compared the $2,000 iPhone Duo foldable against the iPhone 18 Pro Max.

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  1. Apple Launches Foldable iPhone Duo alongside iPhone 18 Pro Max

    Apple has released the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone, and the iPhone 18 Pro Max. The iPhone Duo retails for $2,000 and features a large foldable display, though reviewers note compromises in its design. In contrast, the iPhone 18 Pro Max is described as the best traditional iPhone to date, offering increased speed over previous designs. While the Duo provides a higher wow factor, the 18 Pro Max is positioned as a more refined version of the standard iPhone experience.

    Why it matters

    The introduction of a foldable model represents a significant departure from Apple's traditional slab design. This launch occurs as the company seeks new growth catalysts in the smartphone market. Analysts and reviewers are currently weighing the Duo's experimental form factor against the Pro Max's performance gains.

    What is confirmed

    • The iPhone Duo is Apple's first foldable phone.
    • The iPhone 18 Pro Max is faster than previous designs.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Scalpers are using specific methods to acquire rare iPhone Duo units.

    What to watch next

    • Updated pricing for the Duo and 18 Pro series across global markets.
    Sources used for this update (18)
    1. AppleInsider — At launch, there were more iPhone Duo in stores than online
    2. TechCrunch — I took two iPhones on vacation. The Duo won me over.
    3. tech.yahoo.com — We've tested the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro Max — here's ...
    4. Tom's Guide — We've tested the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro Max — here's the phone you should actually buy
    5. IGN — The iPhone 18 Pro Max Takes an Incredible Design and Just Makes It Faster
    6. GSMArena.com — Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Max
    7. TechRadar — Is the iPhone 18 Pro better than the iPhone Duo? The answer is complicated
    8. Geeky Gadgets — iPhone Duo vs. 18 Pro Camera Test: The Shocking Differences Nobody Saw Coming
    9. Gizmodo — You’ll Never Guess How Scalpers Are Reportedly Snagging Rare iPhone Duos
    10. Yahoo Finance — Could Apple's Latest iPhone Be Its Biggest Growth Catalyst in Years?
    11. TechRadar — The iPhone 18 Pro is my Phone of the Year because it feels like the best of an ending era
    12. Zamin.uz — iPhone Duo, 18 Pro and Pro Max model prices updated
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