As for the guts, it’s the usual. The Duo is faster, stronger, and more efficient than the iPhones that came before it. The camera is incredible, with a new propped-up auto-selfie function, but it is below the level of the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max—as was expected.

Having reviewed the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, I was already prepared for the iPhone Duo’s physical dimensions. They’re similar, but the iPhone Duo feels just slightly thicker when closed. The inner screen—with its matte, nano-texture display—is absolutely gorgeous. It looks like paper; it’s not reflective at all.

BMX has launched a magnetic power bank designed specifically for Apple’s first foldable iPhone. The SolidSafe Duo fits within the phone’s edges and includes a rotating ring stand, 15W wireless charging,

Commentary: Does Apple's new iPhone Duo bear the non-negotiable scar that has kept many people from buying a foldable phone? Or did the company solve the crease?

With foldables, the idea since the start was a tablet-sized screen that fits in your pocket. The best tablets are iPads, which is why the iPhone Duo matters — and not just for Apple. For the first time, the company that makes the best tablet is making a foldable.