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re: Iphone Duo
Posted on 10/26/26 at 9:07 am to t00f
Posted on 10/26/26 at 9:07 am to t00f
My first 2-3 day impression:
- Great build quality as expected. Can't see the crease at all, it locks up very solidly and feels pretty much like an iPad mini. Inner matte screen is pretty nice.
- Initial learning curve. If you're coming from a pro max or something (I had about 5ish years with that type of phone) - button layout, back arrow, etc. is different considering it's designed for a different type of one handed use. And orienting yourself is a challenge. You can grab a pro max in the dark and you'll pretty immediately know how you're holding it, where buttons are. Here, you've got the challenge of a new button layout and one that "changes" depending on opening/closing/orientation. I'm sure I'll get used to it, but it's different.
- Face ID to Touch ID is the same (adjust pretty quickly). TBD on whether it really matters to me or not.
I'd say I was 60-40 before arrival about whether I'd keep it. Hasn't gone too much in either direction, maybe 70-30 keep now. It's one of those things where I don't think it'll be a hindrance to use and will have spots where it's really nice to have, but I can also see using it for a year and then going back.
I think the sweet spot will be someone who wants to deemphasize constant use (smaller screen, less enjoyable for doomscrolling and being glued to it) but maximize more intentional use (on the couch, reviewing a document, on an airplane, whatever).
- Great build quality as expected. Can't see the crease at all, it locks up very solidly and feels pretty much like an iPad mini. Inner matte screen is pretty nice.
- Initial learning curve. If you're coming from a pro max or something (I had about 5ish years with that type of phone) - button layout, back arrow, etc. is different considering it's designed for a different type of one handed use. And orienting yourself is a challenge. You can grab a pro max in the dark and you'll pretty immediately know how you're holding it, where buttons are. Here, you've got the challenge of a new button layout and one that "changes" depending on opening/closing/orientation. I'm sure I'll get used to it, but it's different.
- Face ID to Touch ID is the same (adjust pretty quickly). TBD on whether it really matters to me or not.
I'd say I was 60-40 before arrival about whether I'd keep it. Hasn't gone too much in either direction, maybe 70-30 keep now. It's one of those things where I don't think it'll be a hindrance to use and will have spots where it's really nice to have, but I can also see using it for a year and then going back.
I think the sweet spot will be someone who wants to deemphasize constant use (smaller screen, less enjoyable for doomscrolling and being glued to it) but maximize more intentional use (on the couch, reviewing a document, on an airplane, whatever).
Posted on 10/26/26 at 12:55 pm to Pettifogger
I am use to using my finger for MFA logins on my apple keyboard so that won’t be a big deal.
I am concerned about the reports of the screen cracking when opening. Maybe not getting one for another month is a good thing if they have to fix some production issues.
Your last paragraph sums up why I want one.
I am concerned about the reports of the screen cracking when opening. Maybe not getting one for another month is a good thing if they have to fix some production issues.
Your last paragraph sums up why I want one.
Posted on 10/27/26 at 7:26 am to Pettifogger
Good Luck...
Posted on 10/27/26 at 7:37 am to Lonnie Utah
Interesting Duo tear down video.
Posted on 10/27/26 at 10:09 am to Lonnie Utah
Oof.
I had a Samsung Fold 5 for three years with zero issues.
My Fold 8 has been perfect since I got it a few months ago.
I couldn't imagine paying two grand for a phone that breaks on Day One.
Posted on 10/27/26 at 11:21 am to TideSaint
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I couldn't imagine paying two grand for a phone that breaks on Day One.
The tear down video was more interesting, TBH. The amount of dirt and sand an IP68 device had in it at the fold was pretty shocking.
Posted on 10/27/26 at 11:22 am to Pettifogger
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I'd say I was 60-40 before arrival about whether I'd keep it. Hasn't gone too much in either direction, maybe 70-30 keep now.
Posted on 10/27/26 at 3:53 pm to Lonnie Utah
80-20 at the moment. But I'm relatively easy to please.
Posted on 10/27/26 at 7:25 pm to Pettifogger
Those latest reviews and reports are pretty crazy. I can't believe Apple would release a product that is so fragile given the price.
Posted on 10/30/26 at 9:17 pm to jdd48
I agree. Went to Verizon today to check the Duo out and 2 of their employees had Duo with issues (1 cracked screen and 1 will not close). They had a decent-sized box of Duo ready to be returned.
I went with the 18 Pro…. I’ll give them a year to try and figure it out.
I went with the 18 Pro…. I’ll give them a year to try and figure it out.
Posted on 10/31/26 at 2:14 pm to 7empest
Preordered mine through ATT on the 16th. Order went through about 10 mins after they opened up. Got my 256GB night sky Duo yesterday on the 30th.
Been roughly 24 hours and this thing is awesome. Hopefully not in a honeymoon faze. Knock on wood no screen or hinge issues. Not sure I’ll be able to go back to a “normal” phone.
Been roughly 24 hours and this thing is awesome. Hopefully not in a honeymoon faze. Knock on wood no screen or hinge issues. Not sure I’ll be able to go back to a “normal” phone.
Posted on 11/2/26 at 6:37 pm to Coater
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man are they pricey
Apple is paying Samsung $250 per unit sold for the folding screen under a 3 year agreement. Part of the reason why
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The Android/Samsung dudes who pop into any Apple thread and have made Android part of their identity for whatever reason.
It is a direct result of our country making the apple logo a status symbol and being arrogant about it. When it became easy to pick apple apart it put fuel on the fire. Just an observation on my part
This post was edited on 11/2/26 at 6:40 pm
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