iPhone Duo vs. iPhone 18 Pro + iPad Mini: Can One Foldable Really Replace Both? - TechRepublic

The iPhone Duo’s folding display could replace a separate iPad mini for some mobile workflows, but cost and feature trade-offs remain. Image: Apple

The $1,999 iPhone Duo can replace some iPhone-and-iPad-mini workflows, but price, cameras, Pencil support, and app needs complicate the choice.

Sep 11, 2026

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Apple’s first foldable iPhone can turn from a compact phone into something much closer to a small tablet. At $1,999, however, the iPhone Duo costs enough to make carrying an iPhone 18 Pro and iPad mini a serious alternative.

Apple unveiled the Duo on Sept. 9, with preorders opening Oct. 16 and availability beginning Oct. 23. Its 7.6-inch folding display and Split View multitasking raise a practical question for professionals and IT...

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