Apple Launches First Foldable iPhone Duo in Israel Starting at 8199 Shekels
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
Apple launched its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, globally on October 23, 2026, with prices in Israel starting at 8,199 shekels for the 256GB model. The device features dual Super Retina XDR displays, the A20 Pro chip, and optimized applications for its foldable design. Apple claims significant battery life and water resistance, with the phone available in over 70 countries. Additional storage options in Israel range up to 2TB for 12,199 shekels.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Apple's first foldable iPhone Duo launched globally on October 23, 2026.
- In Israel, the iPhone Duo starts at 8,199 shekels for the 256GB model.
- The device features a 7.6-inch internal foldable screen and a 5.4-inch external screen.
- It is powered by the A20 Pro chip and has two 48-megapixel rear cameras.
- Optimized apps and Split View functionality are available for the larger internal display.
- The iPhone Duo is available in over 70 countries, with prices starting at $1,999 in the US.
Apple began selling its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, globally on Friday, October 23, 2026. In Israel, the device's price starts at 8,199 shekels for the 256GB model, according to a statement from the company Belfon. The iPhone Duo is available in two colors, Night Sky and Star White, and four storage capacities. Apple had initially unveiled the device on September 9 and opened pre-orders on October 16.
The foldable iPhone features a 5.4-inch external screen that functions when the device is closed and a 7.6-inch internal screen that opens like a book. Both Super Retina XDR displays boast a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. The device is powered by the A20 Pro chip, also found in the iPhone 18 Pro, and includes two 48-megapixel rear cameras: a main lens with dual optical zoom and an ultra-wide lens. Apple claims the battery supports up to 31 hours of video playback on the internal screen and up to 44 hours on the external screen. The phone's chassis is made of titanium, and it is water-resistant to IP68 standards.
Apple announced on October 22 that several applications, including Netflix, Zoom, Slack, Word, and Outlook, have been optimized for the iPhone Duo. The company highlighted that the internal screen is approximately 50% larger than that of the iPhone 18 Pro Max and that the device supports Split View for running two apps side-by-side. Prices in Israel for other storage options are 512GB for 8,799 shekels, 1TB for 9,999 shekels, and 2TB for 12,199 shekels. These prices were released by one company before the launch and may vary among other retailers. In the United States, the iPhone Duo starts at $1,999. Apple stated the device is available in over 70 countries as of October 23, with an additional 28 countries gaining access on October 30.
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