Apple has released the iPhone 18 Pro and the foldable iPhone Duo, both of which feature substantial price increases across higher storage tiers. The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 for 256GB, while the foldable iPhone Duo begins at $1,999. The iPhone Duo, despite its premium price, utilizes a smaller camera sensor than the 18 Pro, lacking advanced features such as ProRes, ProRAW, and LiDAR scanning. The device also features a 12MP under-display selfie camera, which has been criticized for poor image quality. While the iPhone Duo offers unique multitasking capabilities, it is the heaviest iPhone ever produced, weighing 254 grams. The iPhone 18 Pro series, conversely, maintains a more traditional design with superior camera hardware, including variable aperture and advanced pro controls. Both models have seen price adjustments, with the base iPhone 17 and iPhone 17e also experiencing $100 price hikes. The iPhone Duo's battery life is rated for 31 hours of video playback on the inner display, compared to 45 hours for the 18 Pro Max, though usage patterns may vary.
The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199, while the foldable iPhone Duo begins at $1,999. The iPhone Duo features a smaller 48MP camera sensor compared to the 18 Pro and lacks professional features like ProRes and LiDAR.
The iPhone Duo is the heaviest iPhone model ever released, weighing 254 grams. The iPhone Duo's under-display selfie camera has been noted for producing lower-quality images.
The iPhone 18 Pro series includes advanced camera features like variable aperture and pro controls not found on the Duo. Base models of the iPhone 17 and 17e have also seen a $100 price increase.
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