Apple has introduced its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, featuring a 7.6-inch inner display and an A20 Pro chip.
The company’s first folding device arrives with a design engineered for durability and compactness. Unfolded, the hardware presents a 7.6-inch inner display utilizing a special Nano-texture finish designed to minimize glare. Closed, the device transitions into a form factor featuring a 5.4-inch outer display that covers 90 percent of the screen area found on an iPhone 18 Pro, according to corporate release specifications. Both screens share identical aspect ratios to maintain visual consistency when transitioning between folded and unfolded states.
Hardware Architecture and Thermal Management
Powering the new folding hardware is the A20 Pro processor, supported by an advanced thermal management layout that incorporates a custom vapor chamber alongside a dual-battery architecture. This internal setup is built to sustain professional-grade performance while maintaining battery duration across a full day of use. The chassis itself relies on a precision hinge mechanism intended to withstand long-term daily mechanical stress.
Software operations are handled by iOS 27, which adapts layout elements for both display states. The operating system integrates Apple Intelligence and Siri features tied directly to personal contextual awareness.
Biometric Authentication and Apple Watch Integration
Because traditional Face ID demands a direct line of sight to the user’s face regardless of device configuration, engineers omitted the facial recognition system in favor of a physical biometric sensor. The device utilizes Touch ID, allowing users to authenticate regardless of whether the folding shell is open or closed, or facing upward or downward.
Operating similarly to Mac authentication protocols, individuals can double-click their Apple Watch’s side button to clear the lock screen automatically when nearby.
Pricing, Color Options, and Launch Schedule
The device is offered in two core aesthetic finishes: star white and night sky. Pre-orders are scheduled to open on October 16, 2026, with retail availability and direct shipments following on October 23, 2026.
| Configuration Detail | Specification Value |
|---|---|
| Inner Display | 7.6 inches with Nano-texture finish |
| Outer Display | 5.4 inches (90 percent of iPhone 18 Pro screen area) |
| Operating System | iOS 27 (pre-installed with iOS 27.1 on delivery) |
| Base Retail Price | 364,800 yen (tax included) |
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