iPhone Duo Sales Begin in India: – Apple has commenced sales of its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, in India. The wait for this device, first unveiled at the ‘Surprise and Shine’ event in September,is finally over. Although it was launched alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, its release was staggered, arriving later than the other models. It is now available for purchase online and through select retail stores. Let’s take a closer look at the details.
iPhone Duo Price in India
Starting with the pricing, the iPhone Duo is available in India in four storage configurations. The base model, featuring 256GB of storage, is priced at ₹299,900. Additionally, there are 512GB and 1TB variants, priced at ₹324,900 and ₹374,900, respectively. The top-tier variant offers 2TB of storage and is priced at ₹449,900. The smartphone comes in two colour options: Star White and Night Sky.
Bank Offers
While the iPhone Duo carries a high price tag, there are several offers available. Through Apple’s ‘Trade In’ programme, customers can receive a discount of up to ₹81,500 when they exchange an older iPhone. Furthermore, payments made using American Express, Axis Bank, or ICICI Bank cards qualify for an instant cashback of up to ₹7,000. A ‘No Cost EMI’ option for up to 12 months is also available.
7.6-Inch Folding Display
The standout feature of the iPhone Duo is its book-style foldable design. It sports a 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR folding display on the inside and a 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR cover display on the outside. Both displays support ProMotion technology, ensuring a smooth experience when scrolling or viewing animations. A20 Pro Processor and iOS 27.1 Support
For performance, the iPhone Duo is equipped with the Apple A20 Pro chipset, built using a 2nm process. This new processor is designed to deliver faster performance and improved power efficiency. It comes with 12GB of RAM and storage options of 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB. In terms of software, it runs on iOS 27.1 and supports Apple Intelligence features.
Camera
As for the camera, the iPhone 13 Pro features a 48MP ‘Dual Fusion’ rear camera system, which consists of a main camera and an ultra-wide camera. For selfies and video calls, the device has a 12MP ‘Center Stage’ front-facing camera. Additionally, the device includes an under-display camera, allowing for FaceTime video calls even when the phone is unfolded.
Battery, Charging, and Connectivity Features
The iPhone Duo features a dual-battery architecture. Apple claims that the device can provide up to 31 hours of video playback on the inner screen and up to 44 hours on the outer screen. For charging, it supports MagSafe wireless charging and features a USB Type-C port. The phone also supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 for connectivity.