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<\/a><\/figure>\nApple\u2019s debut foldable, the iPhone Duo, has drawn enthusiastic responses from early reviewers who highlight its refined hardware, nearly invisible crease, capable performance, and versatile dual-screen experience. Critics describe it as a mature first-generation effort that makes the foldable form factor feel more approachable and compelling for iPhone users.<\/p>\n
In his WIRED<\/em> review<\/a>, Julian Chokkattu called the device \u201can astonishingly good first foldable,\u201d praising the hardware polish that sets it apart from earlier foldables. \u201cThe infamous crease \u2014 where the phone folds \u2014 is hardly visible thanks to Apple\u2019s display stack and clever use of a matte-finish nano-texture screen,\u201d the review noted. The passport-style shape also earned high marks: \u201cThe wider, shorter \u2018passport\u2019 design feels better than what\u2019s come before in this category. The 5.4-inch outer screen is still big enough to be useful, and the hinge glides open gracefully and stays put at various angles. The hardware feels polished.\u201d Battery life stood out as well, with Chokkattu reporting strong real-world endurance that left plenty of charge by the end of the day, and optimized apps delivering a multitasking experience that was \u201cchef\u2019s kiss.\u201d<\/p>\n PCMag<\/em><\/a> awarded the iPhone Duo an Editors\u2019 Choice and declared it the best foldable available. \u201cThe iPhone Duo overcomes Apple\u2019s late start by delivering the best hardware, performance, and battery life of any foldable phone on the market,\u201d the review stated. Reviewer Eric Zeman highlighted the combination of titanium construction, dual displays, and the A20 Pro chip: \u201cCombining refined titanium hardware with customized software, Apple\u2019s first foldable phone delivers two phenomenal displays, category-leading battery life, and rock-solid performance thanks to its A20 Pro processor.\u201d The hinge received particular acclaim \u2014 \u201cThe hinge feels utterly fantastic. You\u2019d never know this is a first-generation device\u201d \u2014 leading to the conclusion that iPhone users eyeing foldables can \u201csafely ignore\u201d the competition, as the Duo is \u201ceasily the best folding phone you can buy today.\u201d<\/p>\n