'Welcome to Foldables': Samsung braces for Apple's foldable iPhone challenge
Samsung is preparing for the launch of Apple's foldable iPhone, known as the iPhone Duo, which is expected to be a premium product with a high price tag. The iPhone Duo is a passport-sized foldable phone priced at $1,999. Samsung has responded by highlighting its own collapsible technology and comparing its Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra, and Z Flip8 to the iPhone Duo.
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- ✓ Samsung Display will reportedly supply Apple's foldable iPhone inner screen.
- ✓ The complex folding display requires advanced technology and multiple layers for durability.
- ✓ Samsung and its affiliates have committed a combined $1 billion to support KKR-backed Helix Digital.
- ✓ Samsung Electronics expects its foundry customers to increase by about four times by 2029 compared to 2017.
What changed
Samsung has launched a marketing campaign to promote its own foldable phones and compare them to the iPhone Duo.
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Samsung braces for Apple's foldable iPhone challenge
Samsung is preparing for the launch of Apple's foldable iPhone, known as the iPhone Duo, which is expected to be a premium product with a high price tag. The iPhone Duo is a passport-sized foldable phone priced at $1,999. Samsung has responded by highlighting its own collapsible technology and comparing its Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra, and Z Flip8 to the iPhone Duo.
Why it matters
The foldable phone market is heating up with Apple's entry into the segment. Samsung, a long-time leader in the market, is facing a new challenge from a major competitor. The success of the iPhone Duo will depend on its appeal beyond wealthy tech enthusiasts and early adopters.
What is confirmed
- Samsung Display will reportedly supply Apple's foldable iPhone inner screen.
- The complex folding display requires advanced technology and multiple layers for durability.
- Samsung and its affiliates have committed a combined $1 billion to support KKR-backed Helix Digital.
- Samsung Electronics expects its foundry customers to increase by about four times by 2029 compared to 2017.
Still unconfirmed
- The iPhone Duo is expected to launch at a high price point.
- Pent-up demand from existing iPhone users is expected to drive initial sales.
What to watch next
- The release date of the iPhone Duo
- The sales performance of the iPhone Duo
- The response of other smartphone manufacturers to the iPhone Duo
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Apple iPhone Duo enters foldable market against Samsung Z Fold 8
Apple launched the iPhone Duo, a passport-sized foldable phone priced at $1,999. The device arrives alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, Watch Series 12, and Ultra 4. Samsung has responded by calling the iPhone Duo a direct ripoff of its own collapsible technology. Market analysts are currently benchmarking the Duo against the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Pixel 11 Pro Fold to determine the competitive lead in the passport-style hardware segment.
Why it matters
Samsung previously dominated the collapsible phone market. Apple's entry introduces direct competition for the high-end foldable segment. This rivalry tests whether Apple can capture market share from established hardware leaders.
What is confirmed
- Apple released the iPhone Duo at a price of $1,999.
- The iPhone Duo uses a passport-size format similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8.
- Apple launched the iPhone Duo alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, Watch Series 12, and Ultra 4.
Still unconfirmed
- Samsung claims the iPhone Duo is a direct ripoff of its foldable models.
- Analysts are comparing the iPhone Duo to the Pixel 11 Pro Fold.
What to watch next
- Sales data comparing iPhone Duo and Galaxy Z Fold 8 market share
- Official response from Apple regarding Samsung's copying accusations
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Apple iPhone Duo Launches Into Foldable Market
Apple has entered the collapsible phone market with the release of the iPhone Duo, priced at $1,999. The device launches alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, Watch Series 12, and Ultra 4, creating immediate friction with market competitors. Samsung has openly criticized the release, accusing Apple of copying established collapsible device technology and calling the iPhone Duo a direct ripoff of its own foldable models. Tech analysts are now comparing Apple's new device directly against rival hardware such as the Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold.
Why it matters
Samsung pioneered the foldable smartphone market, making Apple's arrival a major challenge to its hardware dominance. The introduction of the iPhone Duo forces consumers to weigh Apple's ecosystem against mature alternatives from Samsung and Google. Meanwhile, broader technology markets face separate headwinds, as chip stocks recently tumbled following calls from AI leaders to slow development.
What is confirmed
- Apple released the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone, priced at $1,999.
- The iPhone Duo was announced alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, Watch Series 12, and Ultra 4.
- Samsung mocked the iPhone Duo release on social media, accusing Apple of copying collapsible phone technology.
Still unconfirmed
- European chip stocks followed Asian peers lower after leaders of the world called for a slowdown in artificial intelligence development.
What to watch next
- Consumer adoption rates and sales performance data for the iPhone Duo versus the Galaxy Z Fold8
- Further technical breakdown of multitasking and durability features between Apple, Samsung, and Google foldables
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- www.techrepublic.com — iPhone Duo vs Galaxy Z Fold8: Which Foldable Should You Buy?
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- lifehacker.com — How the iPhone Duo Stacks Up to the Pixel 11 Pro Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 8
- www.marketscreener.com — Chip Stocks Tumble After AI Leaders Call For Slowdown in Development
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Apple launches first foldable iPhone Duo at $1,999
Apple has released the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone, priced at $1,999. The device was announced alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, Watch Series 12, and Ultra 4. While the launch represents a major shift in Apple's hardware strategy, it has sparked immediate conflict with Samsung. The South Korean company mocked the release on social media, accusing Apple of copying existing collapsible phone technology and describing the iPhone Duo as a ripoff of Samsung's own foldable offerings.
Why it matters
Samsung has long dominated the foldable market, making Apple's entry a direct challenge to its hardware lead. This move signals Apple's attempt to diversify its phone lineup beyond traditional slab designs.
What is confirmed
- Apple released a foldable phone called the iPhone Duo.
- The iPhone Duo costs $1,999.
- Apple announced the iPhone Duo alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and new watches.
- Samsung criticized the iPhone Duo on social media, calling it a ripoff of its own collapsible smartphones.
Still unconfirmed
- The iPhone Duo is a flop.
What to watch next
- Consumer sales figures for the iPhone Duo
- Samsung's official hardware response or new foldable iterations
- Independent durability reviews of the Duo's folding mechanism
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- CNN — What it’s like to use the iPhone Duo, Apple’s biggest change to the iPhone in its history
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- Fortune — What the iPhone Duo means for Apple
- GSMArena.com — Apple iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, Watch Series 12, Ultra 4 coverage wrap-up - GSMArena.com news
- Business Insider — Will Apple Convince People to Actually Buy a Foldable Phone?
- www.usatoday.com — Samsung welcomes Apple's folding iPhone, then mocks it
- nypost.com — ‘Reheating our leftovers’: Samsung mocks Apple after launching its flop foldable iPhone
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