TechRadar95
The foldable Apple fans have wanted, an iPhone with tablet-like abilities that mostly works well.
Apple iPhone Duo
7 expert reviews#32 of 79 smartphones
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recommend
recommend
Best designed foldable
Critics’ consensus
7 professional reviewers tested the Apple iPhone Duo, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and design. Most common complaint: software and app.
Reviewed by TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Engadget and 4 more
The catch: It is heavy and very expensive, and many apps are not yet optimized.
Broad agreement
Scores run from 70 to 95All 7 scores printed by the outlets
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What do critics say about the Apple iPhone Duo?
Tom's Guide90
The best-designed foldable yet with polished software, worth the price versus rivals.
Engadget88
A polished first foldable with slick design, strong battery and cameras, held back mainly by weight, price and app optimization.
Tech Advisor80
A remarkable first attempt with gorgeous design, a crease-hiding matte screen and smooth software, but dropping Face ID and a weaker camera for the price are drawbacks.
ZDNET80
An ambitious and refined foldable that earns an Editors' Choice, but most people should not buy it yet given the price and cameras.
The Verge70
A fascinating but messy first-generation foldable that is expensive and frustrating at times.
WIRED70
Polished hardware and clever multitasking, but weight and unoptimized apps suggest waiting a few months or for the next version.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Battery life5 of 7
Design4 of 7
Picture quality2 of 7
What critics dislike most
Software and app5 of 7
Price4 of 7
Size and weight2 of 7
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Common questions
Is the Apple iPhone Duo worth it?
Most critics think so: 5 of 7 recommend it. It is heavy and very expensive, and many apps are not yet optimized.
Do critics agree about the Apple iPhone Duo?
Broad agreement: scores range from 70 (The Verge) to 95 (TechRadar), a spread of 25 points across 7 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Apple iPhone Duo?
Software and app (5 of 7 reviews), Price (4 of 7 reviews), Size and weight (2 of 7 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Apple iPhone Duo?
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra (critic score 94), best overall.