Apple has announced its first foldable smartphone, the “iPhone Duo.” It has a 5.4-inch display when folded and a 7.6-inch display when unfolded, and is reported to be 5.2 mm thick. The specifications also include Night Sky and Star White color options and a FaceTime camera on the inner display.
Apple held its new product launch event, “Surprise and shine.,” on 10 September 2026 Japan time and announced the foldable smartphone “iPhone Duo.” Overseas media have also published hands-on photos, including images showing the camera placement on the external and inner displays.
iPhone Duo features a 5.4-inch display when folded and a 7.6-inch display when unfolded, and is said to be 5.2 mm thick. Reports say the crease is less noticeable and the tactile feel has been improved when the device is unfolded. The phone also has FaceTime cameras on both the external and inner displays, with descriptions noting that the area around the camera is outlined in black when it is turned on.
The device comes in 2 colors, Night Sky and Star White. iPhone Duo supports Split View, allowing simultaneous operations on a large screen when unfolded. Information released at the announcement listed the release date as 23 October 2026, with pre-orders opening at 21:00 on 16 October of the same year. Prices by storage capacity are ¥364,800 for 256GB, ¥399,800 for 512GB, ¥469,800 for 1TB and ¥574,800 for 2TB.
The Verge published hands-on photos taken locally and also featured videos by Brian Tong and Mateusz Krawczyk. The article also includes coverage based on official Apple information and reports from other media outlets.