How the iPhone Duo compares to other folding phones

How the iPhone Duo compares to other folding phones

How does Apple’s first folding phone stack up against the competition?

How does Apple’s first folding phone stack up against the competition?

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Brad Bourque

Sep 10, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC

Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge

Brad Bourque

is a tech journalist and commerce writer based out of Portland, Oregon. He’s contributed to sites like Digital Trends, Business Insider, and WIRED.

Apple’s foldable phone is finally here — well,almost. The iPhone Duo, coming October 23rd, follows in the footsteps of past folding devices from Android phone makers like Samsung, OnePlus, and Google, with a $1,999 price tag that sits just above thePixel 11 Pro FoldandGalaxy Z Fold 8.

While its hardware bears similarities to its competitors, the iPhone Duo is one of a few models that takes a passport-like approach. The aspect ratio is the same on the inside and outside screens, and it’s even usable with some apps while partially folded. The interior screen has a special outer layer, which along with its hinge design, makes the interior crease almost impossible to spot (something that many competitors struggle to do, thoughSamsungandOppoare making fantastic progress).

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We got a chance to spend some time with the iPhone Duo at Apple’s “Surprise and shine” event, soour hands-on is a great place to startif you want to learn more about how it actually feels to use. We’ll be continuing to cover the phone as we get closer to launch, so make sure to stay tuned for our full review down the road.

Comparing specs between foldables from Apple and Android makers isn’t always one-to-one, just like comparing slab-style phones. However, we think it’s still useful to present all the specs from the iPhone Duo’s most similar competitors.

Apple iPhone Duo vs. Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

Category

Apple iPhone Duo

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold

Galaxy Z Fold 8

OS

iOS 27

Android 17

Android 17

Main display

7.6-inch wide-angle OLED

8-inch OLED

7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED

Main display resolution

1878 x 2670

2076 x 2152

1848 x 2448

Main refresh rate

Up to 120Hz

Up to 120Hz

Up to 120Hz

Cover display

5.4-inch OLED

6.5-inch OLED

5.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED

Cover display resolution

1398 x 2034

1080 x 2342

1248 x 1972

Cover display refresh rate

Up to 120Hz

Up to 120Hz

Up to 120Hz

Unfolded dimensions (mm)

117.8 x 164.6 x 5.2

155.2 x 150.4 x 5

123.9 x 161.4 x 4.5

Folded dimensions (mm)

117.8 x 84.1 x 11.3

155.2 x 76 x 10.1

123.9 x 81.9 x 9.7

Weight

254 grams

239 grams

201 grams

Battery

Up to 24 hours

4,750mAh

4,800mAh

Processor

A20 Pro

Google Tensor G6 custom chipset

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy

RAM

Not shared

16GB

12GB, 16GB (1TB storage model only)

Storage

256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB

256GB, 512GB, 1TB

256GB, 512GB, 1TB (16GB RAM model only)

Rear camera

Main: 48MP / Ultrawide: 48MP

Wide: 48MP / Ultrawide: 10.5MP / Telephoto: 10.8MP

Wide: 50MP / Ultrawide: 50MP

Selfie camera

Cover: 12MP

Main: 10MP / Cover: 10MP

Main: 10MP / Cover: 10MP

Main video

Up to 4K at 120fps

Up to 4K at 60fps

Up to 8K at 30fps

Selfie video

Up to 4K at 60fps

Up to 4K at 60fps

Main: FHD at 60fps / Cover: 4K at 60fps

Water and dust protection

IP68

IP68

IP48

Connectivity

LTE / Wi-Fi 7 / Bluetooth 6 / 5g (mmWave, Sub 6GHz)

Wi-Fi 7 / Bluetooth 6 / LTE / 5G (mmWave, Sub 6GHz)

LTE / 5G (Sub 6GHz, mmWave) / Wi-Fi 7 / UWB / Bluetooth 6.0

Wired charging

40W

30W

45W

Wireless charging

25W

25W

20W

Colors

Star white, night sky

Olive, obsidian

Lavender, graphite, cream, pistachio (online)

Starting price

$1,999

$1,899

$1,899.99

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