I tested Apple's $2,000 iPhone Duo. It's a fascinating experiment, but the price is hard to justify.
Summary
A reviewer tested Apple’s $2,000 foldable iPhone Duo for a week and found useful ways to use its larger screen, including watching sports, multitasking and taking hands-free photos. The reviewer also cited drawbacks, including the high price, missed Face ID and a tendency to reach for a traditional iPhone instead.Key Facts
- The reviewer used the Duo mostly in its folded form at first, relying on habits formed with conventional iPhones.
- Unfolding the phone helped the reviewer watch sports and use two apps side by side.
- The Duo can stand on its own, which the reviewer used to take wide photos without a tripod.
- Some FaceTime camera-view features were difficult for the reviewer to use smoothly.
- Independent developers have made experimental apps for the Duo, including simulations of older computers and novelty apps.
- The reviewer said the $2,000 price made the Duo difficult to justify or recommend broadly.
- The reviewer missed Face ID and sometimes fumbled for the side-mounted Touch ID sensor.
- After putting the Duo away, the reviewer did not find themself missing it.
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