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iPhone 18 Pro and Duo: Apple Fall Event Recap and Impressions

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iPhone 18 Pro and Duo: Apple Fall Event Recap and Impressions

Clip title: iPhone 18 Pro/Duo Impressions: Mogged Author / channel: Marques Brownlee URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Od6M0AXpcxQ

Summary

The video recaps Apple’s annual fall event, focusing on the newly announced iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models, along with the much-anticipated first folding iPhone, dubbed the iPhone Duo. The presenter notes that the event primarily showcased the Pro models, reserving other new iPhones like the base, Air, and SE models for an early next-year release, making space for the “big important folding thing.” This strategy, while potentially dragging out the news cycle, delivered some notable advancements.

For the iPhone 18 Pro models, the external design remains largely unchanged, with fundamental aspects like sizes being consistent with previous generations. The significant changes are internal, featuring a new 2-nanometer A20 Pro chip with 50% more memory bandwidth, promising improved performance and efficiency. Battery life is also claimed to be significantly boosted, with the 18 Pro matching the 17 Pro Max’s longevity, and the 18 Pro Max offering the best battery life ever in an iPhone. Camera improvements include a new variable aperture lens on the main camera, offering four adjustable stops for manual control, a feature previously seen in Samsung phones years ago but now combined with a larger sensor for potentially greater impact. The Dynamic Island at the top of the display is 25% smaller, thanks to the Face ID infrared camera being moved behind the screen, allowing for more live activities to be displayed. New color options include a flagship Burgundy, Glacier (light blue), a refined Silver, and a fully matte Black. The new Pro models are priced at 1299 respectively, a $100 increase from last year, with older iPhone models also seeing price hikes.

The star of the event, according to the presenter, is the iPhone Duo – Apple’s first genuinely new iPhone form factor since its original launch in 2007. This passport-shaped, book-style foldable features a 5.4-inch high-refresh-rate outer display with a corner hole-punch cutout, and a larger 7.6-inch high-refresh-rate inner display with uniform bezels and a hidden under-display selfie camera. The phone boasts a titanium frame and a unique hinge design with a nano-textured matte coating on the inner screen, effectively minimizing the visibility of the crease and providing a smooth tactile experience. Software-wise, it offers an iOS-like experience adapted for the foldable form, including a side-aligned dock for reachability and seamless, fast transitions between the outer and inner displays. Other features include MagSafe compatibility, the A20 Pro chip, a C2 cellular modem for 5G mmWave, a Touch ID fingerprint reader integrated into the power button, and an IP68 water and dust resistance rating. It will also support the USB-C Apple Pencil on both screens later in the year.

While the iPhone Duo brings impressive innovation, it also has some compromises. The asymmetrical design of the outer screen (rounded on one side, squared on the other) might not appeal to everyone, and the current under-display selfie camera’s video quality is noted as being poor. Functionally, the software prioritizes right-handed use, moving UI elements to that side. Despite these drawbacks, the presenter finds the overall user experience “fun,” particularly for iPhone users who have been waiting for a foldable option. Priced at $2000 to start, it’s positioned as a premium device, comparable to other foldables like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8. The video briefly mentions new AirPods 5 and the Apple Watch Series 12, noting some “always-listening features” on the watch that pique the presenter’s “conspiracy theories.” The event highlights Apple’s entry into the growing foldable market, especially in regions like China where such devices are highly popular.

Video Description & Links

Description

The first folding iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro are here, and this is everything you need to know.

iOS 27: https://youtu.be/_oRgdlJUD18

Playlist of MKBHD Intro music: https://goo.gl/B3AWV5

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iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, MKBHD

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