iPhone Duo vs. iPhone 18 Pro Max: Here’s what a $700 difference in price gets you

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Apple has introduced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone, which costs $700 more than the standard iPhone 18 Pro Max. The iPhone Duo features a larger 7.6-inch inner display and a 5.4-inch outer screen, positioning it as a premium productivity device. In contrast, the iPhone 18 Pro Max maintains a traditional slab design with a 6.9-inch display and is available at a lower starting price of $1,299.

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▪The iPhone Duo is priced at $1,999, which is $700 higher than the $1,299 starting price of the iPhone 18 Pro Max.
▪The iPhone Duo features a 7.6-inch inner display and a 5.4-inch outer display, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max has a single 6.9-inch screen.
▪Both devices are powered by the A20 Pro processor and offer storage options ranging from 256GB to 2TB.
▪The iPhone 18 Pro Max is scheduled to release on September 18, 2026, whereas the iPhone Duo will launch on October 23, 2026.

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▪ Upgrading to the new iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, or foldable Duo? Here’s how to score up to $1,200 off at AT&T. — Mashable

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Phones iPhones iPhone Duo vs. iPhone 18 Pro Max: Here’s what a $700 difference in price gets you Features By John Velasco Published 13 September 2026 Foldable ambitions versus proven recipe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Jump To: Specs Price & Release Design & Display Cameras Performance & Battery Software & AI Outlook Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter This year’s best iPhone debate is generating more interest than in years past because, for the first time ever, there’s a model priced above the Pro Max. That’s why I’m breaking down this iPhone Duo vs.

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