The Launch of the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Series: Will You Make a Purchase?
After years of anticipation, Apple has officially debuted its first foldable device, the iPhone Duo. Accompanying this innovation are the latest additions to the iPhone lineup, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. At premium price points, these models promise advanced features and capabilities. As we dive into the details and highlights of each, we invite you to share your thoughts in our weekly poll: Are you ready to invest in these new devices?
Apple iPhone Duo • Apple iPhone 18 Pro • Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
While the iPhone Duo, priced at $2,000 / £2,000 / €2,300 / ₹300,000, enters a competitive foldable market, its key opponent is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, which starts at $1,900 / £1,700 / €2,000 / ₹180,000. For those interested in a side-by-side specification comparison, we have a detailed review available.
iPhone Duo Highlights
The iPhone Duo boasts the largest display seen on any iPhone yet, ideal for multitasking. Its innovative foldable design allows the device to stand independently, enhancing the experience for video consumption and calls. Equipped with advanced cameras—dual 48MP lenses and an under-display camera—the iPhone Duo utilizes the powerful A20 Pro chipset, newly crowned top of the Geekbench charts. You can catch more details by watching the official presentation of the Duo.
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max Updates
In addition to the Duo, Apple introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, with features that build on previous models. The iPhone 18 Pro integrates the new A20 Pro chipset, offers a variable aperture on its 48MP main camera, and slightly expanded battery capacities—4,056mAh for the SIM model compared to 3,998mAh on the 17 Pro.
The iPhone 18 Pro Max enhances these features further, offering a formidable battery size of 5,391mAh for its SIM version, eclipsing the previous model's capacity.
Current iPhone Pricing
Below are the starting prices for the new iPhones, reflecting a price increase on Apple's prior models. Please note that Apple has officially discontinued the 17 Pro models.
| iPhone 18 Pro | iPhone 18 Pro Max | iPhone Duo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | USD 1,199 | USD 1,299 | USD 1,999 |
| Germany | EUR 1,449 | EUR 1,599 | EUR 2,299 |
| UK | GBP 1,199 | GBP 1,299 | GBP 1,999 |
| India | INR 164,900 | INR 179,900 | INR 299,900 |
| China | CNY 9,999 | CNY 10,999 | CNY 15,999 |
| Japan | JPY 219,800 | JPY 239,800 | JPY 364,800 |
Now we turn it over to you—will you purchase the groundbreaking iPhone Duo? If not, what are your reasons? Are you leaning towards the iPhone 18 Pro or the iPhone 18 Pro Max instead? Share your preferences with us!
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Pricing
| 256GB 12GB RAM | $ 1,250.00 |
€ 1,449.00 |
| 512GB 12GB RAM | € 1,699.00 |
£ 1,399.00 |
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Pricing
| 256GB 12GB RAM | $ 1,350.00 |
€ 1,599.00 |
| 512GB 12GB RAM | € 1,849.00 |
£ 1,499.00 |
