Apple launches foldable iPhone Duo at Rs 2,99,900 with largest-ever display, Apple Pencil support

Apple on Wednesday at Surprise and Shine event has unveiled the iPhone Duo introducing what the company describes as the largestever display on an iPhoneThe new device marks a major addition to Apples iPhone lineup combining a larger screen with stylus support The tech giant said it is aimed at users looking for a more versatile smartphone experience Apple iPhone Duo features a large 76inch inner display a compact 54inch outer screen the new A20 Pro chip and a dualbattery architectureiPhone Duo price and storage optionsIn India the iPhone Duo starts at Rs 299900 for the 256GB variant It will also be available with 512GB 1TB and 2TB storage options The foldable iPhone comes in two finishes Star White and Night SkyiPhone Duo 256GB Rs 299900iPhone Duo 512GB Rs 324900iPhone Duo 1TB Rs 374900iPhone Duo 2TB Rs 449900iPhone Duo displayWhen closed the smartphone features a 54inch Super Retina XDR display which Apple says provides 90 percent of the screen area of the iPhone 18 Pro The compact outer screen is designed for onehanded use and makes the device easier to carry in a pocketHowever opening the phone reveals a 76inch Super Retina XDR display which Apple says is 50 percent larger than the iPhone 18 Pro Max This provides a larger viewing area for entertainment gaming productivity and multitaskingBoth displays have the same aspect ratio allowing content to scale proportionally between the inner and outer screens Apple says this helps create a continuous visual experience when switching between the two displaysiPhone Duo comes with Apple Pencil supportApple has also placed a new FaceTime camera beneath the inner display allowing the large screen to remain uninterrupted when the camera is not being usedApple Pencil support is also coming later this year The company says iPhone Duo will support Apple Pencil with USBC allowing users to take notes sketch and mark up documents on either displayBuilt for durabilityApple says the iPhone Duo has been engineered for durability with a hardware design focused on strength and longevityThe phone is crafted from grade 5 titanium and features a mirrorpolished enclosure A 3Dprinted hinge cover uses a contrasting microblasted finishThe rear of the device is protected by Ceramic Shield while the front uses Ceramic Shield 2 which Apple says offers three times better scratch resistance than the previous generationThe iPhone Duo also carries an IP68 rating for splash water and dust resistanceiPhone Duo cameraThe iPhone Duo gets an advanced camera system built around a 48MP Fusion Main cameraThe main camera can capture images at up to 48MP resolution with zero shutter lag while 24MP is the default resolution for balancing image quality and file size An integrated opticalquality 2x Telephoto option provides closer framingThe 48MP Fusion Main camera also uses a new computational image pipeline for improved detail Apple says the larger sensor fast aperture and sensorshift optical image stabilisation help the camera perform in lowlight conditionsThe phone also features a 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide camera which supports wider shots and macro photographyA20 Pro chip and thermal managementThe iPhone Duo is powered by Apples new A20 Pro chip bringing the companys latest processing platform to its first foldable iPhoneTo maintain performance in the slim foldable chassis Apple has developed an advanced thermal management system featuring a customdesigned vapour chamberThe phone also uses a dualbattery architecture with a highenergy battery positioned on each side of the device Apple says the combination of Apple silicon and energyrebalancing algorithms allows the two batteries to function seamlessly as oneBatteryDespite its slim foldable design Apple says the iPhone Duo delivers impressive battery lifeThe phone provides up to 31 hours of video playback when using the inner display and up to 44 hours when using the outer displayWhen both displays are used equally the iPhone Duo offers up to 24 hours of usage per charge according to AppleFast charging can take the battery to 50 percent in around 20 minutes while wireless charging can reach 50 percent in around 30 minutes using a compatible MagSafe or Qi2 chargeriPhone Duo comes with eSim only optionThe iPhone Duo uses an eSIMonly design worldwide eliminating the need for a physical SIM card and freeing up internal space for other components including the batteryApple says eSIM is supported by more than 500 carriers globally including Airtel Jio and Vi in IndiaiOS 27 also introduces iPhone Handoff which allows users with supported carriers to switch between two iPhone models while retaining the same phone numberAvailibiltyStarting at Rs 299900 in India the iPhone Duo will be available for prebooking from October 16 while the device will be available for purchase from October 23 2026