24 hours with the iPhone Duo - here are my 5 immediate takeaways

Key Points:

• The iPhone Duo impresses with its foldable design, offering a compact 5.4-inch outer display for one-handed use and a spacious 7.6-inch inner display ideal for reading and multitasking, with a preferred 1:4:1 aspect ratio over Android foldables.
• Apple's push to eSIM-only technology with the iPhone Duo is expected to boost eSIM adoption, especially in markets like the U.K. where awareness and usage remain low.
• Many apps are currently not optimized for the Duo’s foldable screen, resulting in poor display experiences; major apps like those from Google need to update quickly, though Apple’s "Made for iPhone Duo" badge aims to improve this over time.
• The absence of Face ID is a notable downside, with the slower Touch ID unlocking process detracting from user convenience, though workarounds exist; a future iPhone Duo model is anticipated to restore Face ID.
• Despite concerns over durability, the reviewer has experienced no hardware issues but treats the $2,000 device with care, using a MagSafe case for added protection; overall, the iPhone Duo is seen as a promising first-generation product with expectations for significant improvements in its successor.