iPhone Duo vs. iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Max — here’s the one I recommend
Apple has introduced its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, alongside the updated iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max at its recent launch event. The new lineup features significant price increases, with the traditional flagships starting at $1,199 and $1,299, while the foldable model commands a premium starting price of $1,999. All three devices share the A20 Pro processor and 12GB of RAM, but they differ in display configurations, camera systems, and battery life capabilities.
- ▪The iPhone Duo is priced at $1,999 for the 256GB model, which is significantly higher than the $1,199 starting price of the iPhone 18 Pro.
- ▪All three devices are powered by the A20 Pro chip and include 12GB of RAM, with storage options ranging from 256GB to 2TB.
- ▪The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max feature a 48MP main camera with variable aperture and a 48MP telephoto lens with 4x optical zoom.
- ▪The foldable iPhone Duo offers up to 44 hours of video playback on its outer display, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max provides up to 45 hours on its single display.
- ▪Apple has increased the base prices of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max by $100 compared to previous generations.
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Phones iPhones iPhone Duo vs. iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Max — here’s the one I recommend Features By John Velasco Published 12 September 2026 It's more than just a foldable versus slate debate When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Apple / Tom's Guide) Jump To: Specs Pricing Design Cameras Software Battery 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 Every year when Apple unveils its flagship lineup, people always ask me which one is worth their money.
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