Apple's foldable iPhone Duo worth $2,000? See how it stacks up against other foldable phones.

Apple’s first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, is up for preorders, with analysts questioning whether demand extends beyond Apple’s core upgrade cycle. Preorders started Friday. The Duo’s screen is built with nanotexture to reduce glare and hide the crease, and Apple says it’s its largest iPhone display at 7.6 inches. Prices start around $2,000 for 256GB and exceed $3,000 for 2TB. The article contrasts Apple’s entry into a market dominated by Samsung and Google—Galaxy Fold launched in 2019 and Google entered in 2023—highlighting years of refinement by competitors. Consumer Intelligence Research Partners’ Michael Levin says success will be measured by capturing more than mid-single-digit market share, and he doubts switching from Android foldables. Other executives argue the jump may be smaller for existing Apple users who already spend over $1,000 on iPhones.