Key facts
- The iPhone Duo is a foldable device with a short, squat form factor.
- The device survived multiple accidental drops on hard surfaces and being sat on in a back pocket.
- Some apps displayed black bars due to lack of optimization for the Duo's screen.
- The device uses Touch ID instead of Face ID, which the reviewer found cumbersome for payments.
- The Duo's camera system is less advanced than the iPhone 17 Pro Max, lacking a telephoto lens and offering lower digital zoom.
A tech reporter's five-day vacation with Apple's foldable iPhone Duo led to a surprising shift in preference, despite initial hesitations and frustrations. The reviewer, accustomed to a larger iPhone 17 Pro Max, found the Duo's compact and durable design, which fit comfortably in pockets and withstood accidental drops, to be a significant advantage. While some apps lacked optimization and the return to Touch ID for payments proved cumbersome, the reporter ultimately found the Duo's novelty and practicality more appealing than their previous device.