iPhone Duo at $1,999: Nearly 40 Compromises vs iPhone 18 Pro

MacRumors detailed almost 40 compromises of the $1,999 iPhone Duo versus the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, including no Face ID or Action button, a 5.4-inch outer display, 11.3mm thickness, 254g weight and up to 24 hours of typical battery life versus 30 on the Pro Max. At equal storage the Duo costs $800 more than the Pro and $700 more than the Pro Max, with inner-display repairs at $999 without AppleCare+.

• Starts at $1,999 for 256GB, $800 more than iPhone 18 Pro at equal storage
• No Face ID or Action button; Touch ID moves to the side button
• 5.4-inch outer display, 7.6-inch inner screen with a visible crease
• Inner-display repair without AppleCare+ costs $999, battery service $229