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Apple unveils $2,000 iPhone Duo in push into ultra-premium foldable phone segment

The iPhone Duo’s global retail price of $2,000 is in line with those of its competitors, especially Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8. However, in India, Apple is charging Rs 299,900, which is higher than the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s price of Rs 179,999.

Apple unveils $2,000 iPhone Duo in push into ultra-premium foldable phone segment
6 min readNew DelhiSep 10, 2026 12:05 AM IST
AppleCustomers are going to pay a premium price for Apple’s ultra high-end iPhone Duo in markets like India.
Apple’s new chief executive officer, John Ternus, unveiled the iPhone Duo, a $2,000 iPhone that opens and closes like a passport, doubling its screen size. The iPhone Duo marks the biggest shake-up to the best-selling iPhone in its 20-year long history, with Apple finally catching up with Samsung, Google, Huawei, and Xiaomi in the race for the ultra-high-end smartphone segment.

“For a device that plays such a central role in your life, a larger display would open up entirely new possibilities,” Apple CEO John Ternus said. “We think the best way to achieve that is with a foldable design.”

The folding iPhone comes with a 5.4-inch outer screen, and when the device is opened, the 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR inner display provides plenty of space for multitasking or streaming videos. The iPhone Duo has a familiar 4:3 aspect ratio, meaning the screen feels just right for reading, browsing, or watching videos. This screen ratio is great for media because videos don’t have huge black bars, and everything looks more natural.

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