I Returned My iPhone Duo
A developer shares their experience returning the new iPhone Duo after six days, opting to switch back to the iPhone 18 Pro Max. While they appreciated the innovative form factor and developer features, they ultimately found the compromises of the device too significant for its price point.
Why it matters
User reviews of high-end, experimental hardware provide insight into the viability of foldable or dual-screen devices in the mass market.
Last week I got an iPhone Duo. Six days later, I swapped it for an iPhone 18 Pro Max. Here’s my review of the Duo, and why I ultimately decided it wasn’t for me.
I’ve had iPhones since the iPhone 3G in 2008 – almost twenty years now. In that time we’ve seen the screen size increase a lot and the removal of the home button, but the form factor has otherwise stayed the same.
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