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iPhone Duo: Weight, Matte Screen Shine
20 Sep
Summary
- The iPhone Duo's perfect weighting provides reassuring heft.
- Its matte inner display excels at reducing glare and scratches.
- The Night Sky color variant is a fingerprint magnet.
Apple has entered the foldable phone market with the iPhone Duo, priced at $1,999. Initial hands-on experiences highlight three standout features not apparent from images or videos. The device boasts perfect weighting, offering a reassuring heft that contrasts with some competitors' flimsy feel when unfolded. This balance makes the Duo feel substantial and durable.
The inner display features a Nano-texture finish, providing a matte quality that is scratch-resistant and stiffer than competing screens. This matte surface significantly reduces glare from overhead lighting, enhancing readability and functionality for tasks like viewing spreadsheets or using an Apple Pencil.
However, the Night Sky color option was noted as a fingerprint magnet, a stark contrast to the flawless appearance in promotional images. While the Star White variant seemed less affected, this does not detract from the device's overall IP68 water and dust protection and durable feel. The iPhone Duo is slated for release in October.
