Oppo Find X10 deals and iPhone Duo launch: best offers plus foldable alternatives

This week’s flagship phone market is all about big launches and even bigger price comparisons. Oppo’s Find X10 series has finally gone global, while Apple’s long-rumored first foldable, the iPhone Duo, has officially started shipping. Below, we break down the strongest current deals, highlight a few value-focused alternatives, and look at the best foldable rivals worth considering.

Oppo Find X10 Pro Max: launch discount and premium freebies

The Oppo Find X10 Pro Max is positioned as the most ambitious model of the lineup. It delivers a huge camera system, excellent battery life, a top-tier display, and flagship-level performance. The only real drawback is its high price, but Amazon is currently helping soften that blow.

Right now, the phone is available with a €100 discount. Buyers also get to choose one free gift from three options: the Oppo Pad 5 with Matte Display (8/128GB, Wi-Fi, valued at €400), the Oppo Watch X3 (valued at €310), or the Oppo Hasselblad Teleconverter Kit (valued at €550). The teleconverter kit is especially interesting for photography fans because it includes a 3.3x/70mm lens attachment, along with a dedicated case, grip, and lanyard. When paired with the phone’s own zoom system, it can reach an effective 10x/230mm focal length.

Oppo Find X10: smaller size, lower price, still strong hardware

The standard Oppo Find X10 also receives a €100 discount and the same choice of promotional extras. It is the more compact option of the pair, featuring a 6.59-inch display instead of the Pro Max’s 6.78-inch panel.

Inside, it runs on the Dimensity 9600M chipset, while the Pro Max steps up to the newer and more powerful Dimensity 9600 Pro. The camera system remains impressive, though it does not fully match the Pro Max hardware. It includes a 200MP main camera with a slightly smaller sensor, a 200MP telephoto camera with a shorter focal length, and a 50MP ultra-wide camera instead of a 200MP unit.

One important note: European units of the Find X10 series come with 7,150mAh batteries, whereas versions sold in other markets are listed with 8,000mAh cells.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra: a cheaper Ultra-style option

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra only has a modest €40 discount, but that still makes it notably cheaper than the standard Find X10. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and carries a 6,000mAh battery.

Its camera setup leans heavily into flagship photography credentials, featuring a 1-inch-type 50MP main sensor, a 200MP telephoto camera with variable focal length, and a 50MP ultra-wide camera.

Poco F9 Ultra: flagship power for less

If performance is your main priority, the Poco F9 Ultra is one of the most compelling value picks. It uses the same Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 platform found in much more expensive devices, while keeping the price significantly lower.

The camera hardware is not as extravagant as true Ultra flagships, but it still includes a 200MP main camera, a 50MP 5x periscope telephoto camera, and a 50MP ultra-wide camera. Battery life should also be a strong point thanks to an 8,050mAh cell, with support for 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.

Apple iPhone Duo: Apple’s first foldable arrives at a steep price

Apple’s entry into the foldable market is official, and it is premium in every sense. The iPhone Duo starts at €2,300 for the 256GB model and climbs all the way to €3,800 for the 2TB version.

For comparison, the standard iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at €1,600, making it €700 cheaper than the Duo. If you want something more compact, the iPhone 18 Pro starts at €1,450, which is another €150 less.

Previous-generation iPhones still make sense

The iPhone 17 Pro models remain excellent alternatives, especially now that prices have started to drop. The iPhone 17 Pro Max is currently discounted by up to €330, while the smaller iPhone 17 Pro is up to €160 off.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: the most direct iPhone Duo rival

For buyers interested in foldables, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is currently the main wide-format alternative available in Europe. The Xiaomi 18 Fold has not arrived yet, which leaves Samsung as the closest competitor to Apple’s new foldable.

The Galaxy Z Fold8 is currently seeing a major discount on its base model, bringing the price down to €1,400. That is €900 less than the entry-level iPhone Duo. The 512GB version also has a discount, though it is much smaller.

Samsung’s foldable is thinner and lighter than the iPhone Duo, while offering a similarly sized cover display and inner display. Battery capacity is also very close. Both devices rely on dual-camera systems rather than dedicated telephoto lenses, though the hardware differs: the Galaxy Z Fold8 uses dual 50MP cameras, while the iPhone Duo uses dual 48MP cameras.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: bigger screens, better camera hardware

Samsung also offers a larger book-style option in the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. It features a taller 6.5-inch cover display and an 8.0-inch inner display, yet still remains impressively thin and light.

Compared with the standard Fold8, the Ultra brings stronger camera hardware, including a 200MP main camera with a large sensor and a dedicated 10MP 3x telephoto camera. It also gets solid discounts right now, particularly on the 256GB model.

There is also a potentially better 512GB deal in the Violet Shadow color, listed around €1,705, but the estimated delivery window is quite long. If you are comfortable waiting, it could be one of the most attractive foldable offers available.

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