Apple announced its first foldable smartphone, the “iPhone Duo,” at a special event. The device uses a horizontally folding design, with the inner display said to measure 7.6 inches, while reported pricing is ¥364,800 for the 256GB model and ¥574,800 for the 2TB model.
At a special event held on 9 September local time, Apple announced its first foldable smartphone, the “iPhone Duo.” The device was presented primarily as a horizontally folding handset designed to provide a larger display.
The announced inner display is said to measure 7.6 inches, according to information reported for the Japanese market. With Android foldable phones already available on the market, the debut of an iPhone foldable attracted attention.
The least expensive 256GB model is said to cost ¥364,800, while the top-end 2TB model is priced at ¥574,800. Some have assessed these prices as being not far removed from those of the MacBook Pro. Online, some have commented that the price is high for a smartphone.
As a similar past example, the pricing of the iPad Pro when it was launched in 2021 was also mentioned, and reports say that discussion over whether the pricing is justified is continuing.