New Delhi: Tech giant Apple has finally launched its first screen bending handset iPhone Duo in the global market. Equipped with premium design and advanced technology, this smartphone has been launched in the Indian market at a starting price of Rs 2.99 lakh, while the price of its top-end variant has been fixed at Rs 4.50 lakh. Compared to Samsung's recent Galaxy Z Fold 8, it falls in a quite premium category. Despite such a high price, there is a huge craze for it among tech lovers.
A20 Pro chipset and redesigned iOS 27
To take the processing power to a new level, Apple has installed A20 Pro chipset based on 2-nanometer (2nm) technology in it. It includes a custom vapor chamber thermal system to keep the phone cool during heavy usage.
Additionally, the new iOS 27 operating system has been specially designed to adapt to larger screens. In this, the control options have been shifted to the edges of the screen and the Dynamic Island is completely synced with both the displays.
5 amazing features for Rs 2.99 lakh
This phone, introduced in the premium segment, will be available in the Indian market at a starting price of Rs 2.99 lakh, while its top variant has been priced at Rs 4.50 lakh. This is quite a premium compared to foldable options like Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8. Despite such a high price, there is a lot of curiosity among tech lovers and users about this innovative phone.
Passport style design and great display
The most unique aspect of the iPhone Duo is its passport style design, which looks quite practical when closed. It has a 5.4 inch outer display, with the help of which WhatsApp, messaging and apps can be easily used without opening the phone. As soon as you unfold it, you are presented with a massive 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR main screen, making it Apple's largest screen. More than 100 precision components have been used to create its complex hinge mechanism.
For photography, it has a 48-megapixel main dual fusion camera and a 48-megapixel ultra-wide lens. For power backup, it has a dual-cell battery architecture, which gives a backup of up to 24 hours and gets charged 50% in just 20 minutes. Keeping in mind the strength of the foldable phones, premium titanium grade 5 material has been used in its entire frame and hinge body, which combined with ceramic shield protection, provides it strong protection from scratches and drops.