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Xiaomi 18 Fold is an iPhone Duo lookalike, Mashable says

Mashable said on September 10 that the iPhone Duo wasn't out yet, but Xiaomi's lookalike had something Apple didn't.

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Mashable describes the Xiaomi 18 Fold as an iPhone Duo lookalike with “one big edge.” On September 10, the publisher said Apple's phone had yet to come out but already had what it called a “dupe.”

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Sentiment

Positive12.6%87.4%Negative

Summary

Many accounts rejected the iPhone Duo as too expensive at $1,999 and unnecessary, while a few welcomed its foldable design and possible trade-in value.

Based on 347 sentiment-bearing replies from 309 accounts across 10 conversations.

Sentiment

Positive12.6%87.4%Negative

Summary

Many accounts rejected the iPhone Duo as too expensive at $1,999 and unnecessary, while a few welcomed its foldable design and possible trade-in value.

Based on 347 sentiment-bearing replies from 309 accounts across 10 conversations.

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@MacObserverApple's naming the foldable "Duo" after Microsoft already used it for their failed dual-screen phone. Bold choice. https://www.macobserver.com/news/iphone-duo-foldable-iphone-name-price-colors-and-release-timing-leak/
@mashableThe foldable device has been referred to as the iPhone Ultra for months. That doesn't seem to be its name anymore. https://mashable.com/tech/meet-the-iphone-duo-apple-foldable?taid=6aa169e82d55bb00014ada7b&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Manual&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
@wccftechThe official name of the iPhone Fold is expected to be iPhone Duo, with the 2TB version possibly retailing for $3,000 in the U.S. 🔗 https://wccf.tech/1l7ep
@techbrewmbExpected pricing for Apple's new iPhones • 18 Pro: $1,249 - $1,299 • 18 Pro Max: $1,349 - $1,399 • Duo (foldable): $2,199
@engadgetHere's all the new info Apple dropped today from its keynote. https://www.engadget.com/2253955/everything-apple-announced-at-the-foldable-iphone-launch/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_campaign=Echobox-Engadget&utm_medium=Social-Distribution&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1788974561
@WIREDThe iPhone with a folding screen is the first radical redesign of Apple’s flagship handset in years. A great deal hinges on its success. https://www.wired.com/story/apple-debuts-the-iphone-duo-its-first-folding-iphone/?utm_brand=wired&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=aud-dev
@ZDNETThe iPhone Duo costs $1,999 for 256GB, and it will be available on Oct. 23.
@DexertoThe iPhone Duo will cost $1,999 and will launch on October 23
@EconomicTimesNo SIM slot, more battery power | Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo is eSIM-only worldwide, with silicon batteries on both sides of its design, up to 44 hours of outer-display usage and fast charging. 📱🍎 iPhone 18 Launch Live Updates: https://tinyurl.com/23bhetje #iPhone18 #AppleEvent #Apple #iPhone18Pro #FoldableiPhone #AppleWatch
@iPhoneinCanadaiPhone Duo Canadian Pricing Revealed, Tops $5,000 After Tax https://www.iphoneincanada.ca/2026/09/09/iphone-duo-canadian-pricing-revealed-tops-5000-after-tax/
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    41 Sources

    @MacObserverApple's naming the foldable "Duo" after Microsoft already used it for their failed dual-screen phone. Bold choice. https://www.macobserver.com/news/iphone-duo-foldable-iphone-name-price-colors-and-release-timing-leak/
    @mashableThe foldable device has been referred to as the iPhone Ultra for months. That doesn't seem to be its name anymore. https://mashable.com/tech/meet-the-iphone-duo-apple-foldable?taid=6aa169e82d55bb00014ada7b&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Manual&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
    @wccftechThe official name of the iPhone Fold is expected to be iPhone Duo, with the 2TB version possibly retailing for $3,000 in the U.S. 🔗 https://wccf.tech/1l7ep
    @techbrewmbExpected pricing for Apple's new iPhones • 18 Pro: $1,249 - $1,299 • 18 Pro Max: $1,349 - $1,399 • Duo (foldable): $2,199
    @engadgetHere's all the new info Apple dropped today from its keynote. https://www.engadget.com/2253955/everything-apple-announced-at-the-foldable-iphone-launch/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_campaign=Echobox-Engadget&utm_medium=Social-Distribution&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1788974561
    @WIREDThe iPhone with a folding screen is the first radical redesign of Apple’s flagship handset in years. A great deal hinges on its success. https://www.wired.com/story/apple-debuts-the-iphone-duo-its-first-folding-iphone/?utm_brand=wired&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=aud-dev
    @ZDNETThe iPhone Duo costs $1,999 for 256GB, and it will be available on Oct. 23.
    @DexertoThe iPhone Duo will cost $1,999 and will launch on October 23
    @EconomicTimesNo SIM slot, more battery power | Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo is eSIM-only worldwide, with silicon batteries on both sides of its design, up to 44 hours of outer-display usage and fast charging. 📱🍎 iPhone 18 Launch Live Updates: https://tinyurl.com/23bhetje #iPhone18 #AppleEvent #Apple #iPhone18Pro #FoldableiPhone #AppleWatch
    @iPhoneinCanadaiPhone Duo Canadian Pricing Revealed, Tops $5,000 After Tax https://www.iphoneincanada.ca/2026/09/09/iphone-duo-canadian-pricing-revealed-tops-5000-after-tax/
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