Apple Launches iPhone Duo Foldable In India

In addition, both screens share the same aspect ratio, allowing content to scale proportionally between the two.

According to the company, the inner display has a nano-texture finish to reduce glare and minimise crease visibility.

Chip, Battery And Camera Upgrades

Moreover, the iPhone Duo is powered by Apple's A20 Pro chip and includes an advanced thermal management system, a dual-battery architecture and a new camera system.

The company claims up to 31 hours of video playback on the inner display and up to 44 hours on the outer display.

The device also introduces new foldable-specific camera experiences, including Smart Take, Duo Preview and Duo FaceTime.

iOS 27 adds multitasking features such as Split View and the ability to save pairs of apps.

"The Most Transformational Change To iPhone Since The Original"

"iPhone Duo is the most transformational change to iPhone since the original. With an entirely new design and intuitive experiences, it shows what's possible when hardware and software are engineered together and redefines what it means to use a foldable phone," said John Ternus, Apple's Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering.

Analyst View: An "Uber-Premium Tier," Not A Volume Driver

Prabhu Ram, Head of the Industry Intelligence Group at CyberMedia Research (CMR), said the device is likely to establish an uber-premium tier above the Pro series rather than drive near-term volumes.

He said the price premium over US pricing reflects memory-cost inflation, rupee depreciation, customs duties, local tax structures and channel margins.

According to him, structured retail financing could help attract affluent buyers, estimating an incremental monthly outlay of approximately Rs 20,000 over an iPhone 18 Pro Max baseline of about Rs 28,817.

"While near-term shipments will remain modest and supply-constrained, the Duo is well-positioned to convert core Pro Max users," he said.

Pricing, Colours And Availability

The iPhone Duo will be available in star white and night sky, with storage options ranging from 256GB to 2TB. Pre-orders begin October 16.

Foldables account for less than 1 per cent of total smartphone shipments, Ram said, adding that Apple's entry could attract iPhone loyalists and early technology adopters while encouraging further innovation across the category.

(With inputs from IANS)