Apple Launches First Foldable iPhone in Israel with Prices Revealed
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, will go on sale in Israel on Friday, October 16th, with prices starting at NIS 8,199. The device features a 7.6-inch foldable screen and advanced specifications. The launch signifies Apple's entry into the foldable market, and its reception by Israeli consumers is highly anticipated.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, launches in Israel on October 16th.
- Pre-order prices for the iPhone Duo start at NIS 8,199 and go up to NIS 12,199.
- The device features a 7.6-inch foldable internal screen and a 5.4-inch external display.
- The iPhone Duo is powered by the A20 Pro chip and has a titanium frame.
- Chaim Zaguri, CEO of iStore, called the launch a significant change in the smartphone market.
Apple is set to launch its first-ever foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, in Israel on Friday, October 16th, at 3:00 PM. This marks Apple's entry into the foldable device market, featuring a significant design departure from its traditional models. The device combines a compact 5.4-inch external screen with a large 7.6-inch foldable internal display, the biggest ever on an iPhone, enabling multitasking and content viewing. It is powered by the A20 Pro chip and has a titanium frame available in two colors: Star White and Night Sky.
Pre-orders will begin on the iStore website. Pelphone network has revealed the full pricing for the various models. The base 256GB model will cost NIS 8,199, the 512GB model will be NIS 8,799, the 1TB model will be NIS 9,999, and the top-tier 2TB version will be priced at NIS 12,199.
The iPhone Duo boasts an advanced Dual Fusion camera system with 48-megapixel resolution and a dual battery to support the large screen. Chaim Zaguri, CEO of iStore, commented on the launch, calling Apple's entry into the foldable category a major shift in the smartphone market. He explained that the new design offers a novel user experience, blending the convenience of a compact phone with the capabilities of a large screen.
Zaguri expressed anticipation regarding the Israeli consumer's reception of this new category, particularly among those seeking innovation and advanced features. He hopes the foldable iPhone will be well-adopted by the local market.
