Chapter 1
The great bend begins
Chapter 2
Battle of the body and screens
Chapter 3
Brains, brawn, and artificial intelligence
Chapter 4
The high price of progress
YOUR GOAL
Master of The ultimate showdown of iPhone Duo and Galaxy Z Fold 8
Ch 4 · The high price of progress
diego After the October 23, 2026 launch, iPhone Duo buyers reported inner display cracking near the hinge; flexible screens
BETA
diego Balance the features of rival flagship phones to discover the true cost of tech progress.
Fun Fact
Hinge sacrifice: Apple had to completely remove the customizable Action button on the iPhone Duo to make room for the folding hinge!
Glossary
premium (noun)
An additional sum of money paid above the standard or base cost of an item. Apple's first foldable debuted on October 23, 2026, with an expensive starting price of $1,999.
An additional sum of money paid above the standard or base cost of an item. Apple's first foldable debuted on October 23, 2026, with an expensive starting price of $1,999.
Quiz
Why are folding smartphones so much more expensive than traditional flat smartphones?
Quiz
What real-world issue did some early iPhone Duo buyers report shortly after its October 2026 launch?
Quiz
Which premium camera feature found on the iPhone 18 Pro is missing from the iPhone Duo?