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Worth the Hype or Just Another Disappointment? Breaking Down Apple’s iPhone Duo

Estefani Munoz Student Contributor, Texas A&M University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at TAMU chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Among Gen Z, Apple is the primary smartphone brand, with roughly 87% being iPhone users and the remaining 13% using Android devices. Recently, at the beginning of this fall, Apple introduced a new foldable iPhone in October. Foldable phones are slowly becoming a growing trend among young adults because they bring a sense of nostalgia while combining it with modern technology.

As exciting as this sounds, one question remains: is the iPhone duo really worth my money? What are the pros and cons of this smartphone?

What are the pros?

  • Dual Screen
  • Split View
  • Battery Life

What are the Cons?

  • Lack of Face ID
  • Heavy and Bulky
  • Price

Performance Issue

This is Apple’s first foldable smartphone, but with technology advancing at such a fast pace and Apple being a multitrillion-dollar brand, the expectations remain high. However, since its release, customers have experienced several common problems. Including screen randomly cracking, leading to the term, Crackgate, poor app optimization , camera limitations, and IOS bugs. According to reviews, the foldable is heavier than a standard iPhone, making it uncomfortable to hold.

Pricing

This model is far the most expensive smartphone product Apple has created. The iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1,299, while the duo starts at $1,999 for the base storage model. However,  the price gradually increases as more storage space is added. 

  • 256GB:$1,999
  • 512GB:$2,199
  • 1TB:$2,599

Final Thoughts

As of right now, if you are someone who wishes to buy the duo, it may be best to hold off or consider the alternative: the iPhone 18 Pro Max. Apple is still slowly releasing this model because of high demand, and even customers who have pre-ordered may not get their hands on it until at least January.

Estefani Munoz is a first-year member of the HerCampus at TAMU chapter. As part of the Social Media Committee, her duties are creating posts for Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok. To engage with the TAMU community.

She's currently a Junior majoring in Telecommunications with a minor in Journalism. One of her favorite achievements is working for the Women's Center and Student Life at her local community college before transferring to TAMU. She's also involved in other organizations, such as Aggie Arrows and Latino Logradores.

During her spare time, she likes to read, listen to music, and enjoy nature. Her favorite genres of reading are romance, horror, and fantasy. Last December, her top artists on Spotify wrapped were Lana Del Rey, Bad Bunny, The Weeknd, and The Neighbourhood. One of her favorite natural landscapes is the Guadalupe Mountains National Park near El Paso.