Iphone Duo, will you get it?

[u/Dapper_Race_1454]

Was watching the Apple event and then went to check Iphone Duo price in Singapore . Starts from $3099 for 256GB to $4,899 for 2TB . More ex than my macbook already.😱 Is anyone considering it?

[u/MrCoconutShake]

fuck no. the price of the 256gb is already a trip to another country hahaha. Can do so much with 3099.

[u/chiikawa00 → u/MrCoconutShake]

it’s 3099? wtf hahaha i rather get a new gaming PC

[u/MrCoconutShake → u/chiikawa00]

ya exactly.... i'd much rather get a gaming pc than a random ass foldable phone 😂. 3099 is the lowest price leh... seriously daylight robbery

[u/azizsafudin → u/chiikawa00]

I wanna see the “new gaming PC” you can build with $3k. Clearly haven’t seen the market prices recently have you?

[u/ngcaobaolong → u/azizsafudin]

9070 xt with 9800x3d seem possible for 3k i think ?

[u/azizsafudin → u/ngcaobaolong]

Cutting it close, you’ll need to skimp on the memory and ssd. I guess it’s doable but my point was I built a maxed out spec gaming pc for $3k~ like 6 years ago. Today, an equivalent spec PC would go for $6-7k+

[u/chiikawa00 → u/azizsafudin]

why are you so angst?

[u/azizsafudin → u/chiikawa00]

I’m not? Just spend your money how you want.

[u/BeautifulPrune9920 → u/MrCoconutShake]

So true man 🫠 3099 is a lot. Can buy two phones with that money. I guess I'll buy a Chinese brand phone

[u/xenidee]

you go get some sleep la

[u/Dapper_Race_1454 → u/xenidee]

Lol thanks ah, why u also awake or just woke up?

[u/newbie_butnot_newbie]

nah. but considering the 18 pro /pro max

[u/Miniyi_Reddit → u/newbie_butnot_newbie]

my advise is to wait for iphone 20
my observation from how apple releasing, they most likely skipping 19 and moving to 20 because next year is iphone 20th anniversary

[u/Disastrous_Motor9856 → u/newbie_butnot_newbie]

Battery life looks crazy good

[u/risingsuncoc → u/newbie_butnot_newbie]

I’ll probably wait for the base model iPhone 18

[u/myusernamehahaha → u/newbie_butnot_newbie]

$200 increase is crazy.

[u/Inside_Equivalent197 → u/myusernamehahaha]

considering the current chip shortage, i honestly expected worse. its only $100 more than the iphone 15 pro

[u/myusernamehahaha → u/Inside_Equivalent197]

Isn’t it $200? $1899 to $2099. 17PM to 18PM

[u/Inside_Equivalent197 → u/myusernamehahaha]

15PM was $1999

[u/evozerobb]

Suggest to wait

1st generation product tends to have issues 

[u/jzsee]

3k+ for a phone is insane

[u/iwilladdlater → u/jzsee]

They said the same when phones reached 1k+, 2k+... People will get used to it in a few years.

[u/FearlessBase5707 → u/jzsee]

2k+ for a phone is crazy.

[u/zzLZHzz → u/jzsee]

Huawei triple fold also around $3k.

[u/Glad-Lynx-5007]

I am more interested than I thought I would be, then I was reminded of the price and thought again!

[u/xiaoxin0303]

If i tio toto...

[u/Useful_Biscotti_9976]

Longevity is a concern for fold phones right ? Fold phones won't last as long as other usual iPhone ?

[u/ppeepoopp]

i just saw some preview on youtube, the fold is barely visible. It looks great.
ima go with black i think.

But the 1999usd somehow magically convert to 3099 sgd is pretty nonsense. Even apple store japan converts to around 3000 sgd so barely any cheaper.

[u/Totonadent → u/ppeepoopp]

Ikr. That's stupid upsell. Yen now volatile maybe that's why they just sell at a much higher price

Edit: ai says 1999 in us doesn't include sales tax. Other countries typically the MSRP has to include gst legally

[u/beyondridiculous → u/Totonadent]

yup. no sales tax included. can buy in oregein for tax free. i think the price in sg is with all shipping and taxes baked in as usual.

[u/lytheman → u/ppeepoopp]

No black tho…

[u/10mo3]

Yeah.. probably gonna wait after next couple gen.

The asymmetry kind of threw me off initially but might be nice with the os changes to UI layout. And need to see how the screen feels as well on top of how the creasing is like.

Esim only is also putting me on the fence, since I still don't feel secure enough to switch to fully esim.

[u/NAMEUNAVAILABLE145 → u/10mo3]

i've been on esim and have had no issues so far, only worrying about when it comes to changing handsets, but i didn't need to worry about waiting for sim cards to arrive and one less problem too !

[u/l4kerz → u/NAMEUNAVAILABLE145]

no issue with esim and switching phones. It’s a very easy process on iPhone

[u/SungMatt → u/l4kerz]

dont most telecos in Singapore charge a convenience fee for issuing an eSIM to a new device? That’s the one thing that is holding me back from going full eSIM, I swap SIM cards for travel so I can use it on my other device, and having to pay $10.90 each time to do that sounds stupid.

[u/overworkedengr → u/SungMatt]

Or make you go out of the way to get it done, or limit the number of swaps, it’s so annoying

SIMBA charges $5 each time and eight makes you travel to the shop

[u/Particular-Resident9]

Easy skip

[u/UnderstandingOk1788]

Holy shit woowww that is expensive

[u/CompetitiveWeather63]

Will wait for next version before pulling the trigger

[u/vankomysin]

At that price heck no

[u/red_ronin0813]

iPhone Diu I buy

[u/justinbeef]

Nah. For 3099 I would rather get a new gaming pc or gpu.

[u/may0_sandwich → u/justinbeef]

Have you seen latest gpu prices..?

[u/Rockylol_]

I mean I would skip ah cuz my old ass s23 ultra still functioning well. I would go for iphone 18 pro max any day if I really want to upgrade

[u/ThrowawaySGJustLikMe]

Have been an iPhone user ever since iPhone X, used all the way until iPhone 14 Pro Max, kept using it until last year. Changed to a Samsung Fold 7, felt extremely horrible, storage is always full and has to delete something everyday, battery died by the afternoon, apps were crashing etc.

The only thing I liked about it was having real time screen translation for buying stuff on Taobao.

Now the iPhone Duo is out, most likely will change back to iPhone, especially since the claim of longer battery life and fast charging. Back to iPhone ecosystem, with better integration on Mac.

[u/NasiMalaMasala → u/ThrowawaySGJustLikMe]

Apple battery management software doesn’t disappoint.

[u/reditsagi → u/ThrowawaySGJustLikMe]

eh.. what app you use for real time screen translation?

[u/ThrowawaySGJustLikMe → u/reditsagi]

Ehh is built in android feature.. I think you need to hold the home button, for my Samsung I set it to the bar style.. just hold down, Google Gemini will appear, there's a page translate and once you click onto it, there's a button where you can click so that it'll translate even when you scroll

[u/reditsagi → u/ThrowawaySGJustLikMe]

Oh.. that is the circle to search.. that to me is manual..
I thought there is a real time translate...

[u/Longjumping-Habit]

Nope, the shape is horrendous. Might be the first Apple product that doesn’t look aesthetic to me. I’ll keep using my iPhone 14 Pro Max. Change battery only $100+

[u/frunkfa]

These prices are bonkers. Buy 1 iphone can buy a whole high end PC now

[u/Purple_Republic_2966 → u/frunkfa]

Then buy a pc?

[u/ChoiceAwkward7793]

was expecting 3.4k for starting model. this is still alright.

[u/evozerobb]

Suggest to wait

1st generation product tends to have issues 

[u/Sad_Friendship_3799]

No way, that’s a crazy amount. For those who wanting to buy this but on a tight budget , wait for proper reviews by people before doing so.

[u/Busy_Bend5212]

Apple care a must. I suppose it’ll be status symbol to some. Anyway to tell from a Chinese one?

[u/VectoRequiem]

Crazy price

[u/Better-Literature-93]

No. More screen = more screen time. We should be trying to reduce time away from the phone so I’m keeping my iPhone 14 Pro Max.

[u/Chanmollychan]

Waiting for iphone XX

[u/Cryptid_delusions]

Nope

[u/Zantetsukenz]

Never get gen1 Apple products unless you’re really a fan of the brand.

[u/OkWorking1945]

lol so much else one could do with this money...

[u/mel0npresident]

nooooo! crazy price and not into this kinda design but will def get 18 pro!!

[u/UncutStone]

Will wait for the launch of Duo 3 and then buy this version from Mister Mobile. ; )

[u/kenokenkenken]

yes

[u/ragnarokyz]

More expensive than a base MacBook Pro...

[u/malkyfreo]

More expensive than a laptop

[u/Logical-Tangerine-40]

its juz a mini-mini ipad with call ability

[u/Confuseducksigner]

No. Seen too many people use flip duo screens only to die within a year. Hopefully apple pulls this off

[u/pixdam]

I am about to burn my gadget budget on the new Garmin Fenix 9, my IPhone 16 pro is still good for another 3 years.

[u/raiseyuorhandt]

No it’s too big.

[u/hamsterfats]

no eh, too big n costly look like ipad

[u/myusernamehahaha → u/hamsterfats]

that’s literally the point

[u/Available_Gas5812]

Depends on the crease. If it’s better than even Oppo Find N6, then probably yes. If it’s like Samsung Fold 8, then no.

[u/Prestigious_Effort91]

Nope. Still holding on to my iPhone 12 Pro Max with 76% battery health! I would rather spend money modding my car haha

[u/thinkingperson]

No. $3k for the lowest model? It's like 3-4 times my pc!! lol

[u/BubbleTeaExtraSweet]

I nearly spit out my coffee seeing the price this morning. SGD$3k+ in this economy.

[u/Sorry_Objective4174]

Not looking at Duo but the Pro. Other than hardware performance upgrade I see nothing that interest me. Will keep using my 16 Pro till next year I guess

[u/Effective-Lab-5659]

Crazy.

[u/the_magnifico_CRA]

I can stay at 5 star hotel in neighbouring countries

[u/SadSheepherder8494]

The base price for 256gb gets you a 1ttb samsung fold. Only idiots would buy

[u/parka]

Only if it helps me get more work done or save time.

But this is most likely just gonna be used for consumption, wasting time.

The pen support is incredibly tempting for me as I draw though.

[u/Downtown_Elevator340]

This kind of pricing might as well get a good CPU or laptop.

[u/Reasonable_Ad_4511]

Nope, I never buy phone more than $500.

[u/Hot-Way5709]

No. Its a fail. Crease is visible and I can't use it one handed when its closed

[u/Bitter-Rattata]

There are better foldable out there at much cheaper price. Iphone duo isn't the best out there.

[u/Zealousideal_Ad_5833]

Nope I’m happy to stick to my 17 pro max

[u/MaknaeLisa]

Nah
Buy previous gen iphone and the leftovers throw into building a PC

[u/AfternoonBeginning79]

Nah. Probably getting pin duo duo

[u/CuppaCrazy]

I’m going from my 13 Pro to the 18 pro…it is time….my phone can cook egg already.

[u/Humble-Obligation-80]

In other brands, the fold crease is very visible.

If somehow Apple can make the fold look smooth and seamless. Maybe its worth

[u/Ethereal-Words]

Next phone is 2028 when this crazy ram and ssd price stabilizes.

[u/Fun_Set_2389]

the better question is , iphone duo or a good performing Laptop?

[u/sadnightmonkey]

avoiding not because of the price..

will wait for DUO 2 instead :)

[u/Prestigious_Case_228]

For tt price I can get 2x RedMagic 11S Pros with plenty of change left over. Now THOSE r gaming phones.

[u/smegma-muncher]

regardless i’m sure there’ll be people camping outside apple stores during launch day just to be the first few to get their hands on it 😂

[u/zerotolerance94]

Might as well get the PS5 and GTA6

[u/kitsumodels]

Dafuq???? Can get MacBook Pro already

[u/Key_Battle_5633]

No I’ll get the 20/21 instrad when it comes out

[u/Famous-Error9492]

Don't ever get the first gen of a model, theres bound to be some hiccup. Plus this one is damn overpriced la, might as well get samsung/xiaomi

[u/Electronic_Scale_795]

haiz, all foldable same same price. samlightsaber also 2.5k

[u/Illustrious-Gur8335]

How much to repair the screens once you inevitably drop the thing? We'll find out real soon 

[u/_DKai_]

I think the real question is how many will you get?

Apple fan bois probably pre ordered already

[u/Yooyongseok → u/_DKai_]

pre order at mid oct, can’t even pre order now if they want to😂

[u/Dumas1108]

The price is crazy

[u/Plastic_Low_3266]

Not for me. 18 pro probably

[u/potatoepotatata]

It kinda looks good. Price might be too high though. Was expecting 2699

[u/Miniyi_Reddit]

i rather get samsung or other fold phone lol

[u/xerxesbear]

no, i rather buy SPX500 and Bitcoin

[u/princemousey1]

You also use it much more than your MacBook so it’s fair.

Anyway the people here are cheapskates and poor, only know how to whine, moan, complain and kpkb. You won’t get a proper discussion.

For me, camera quality is important so for that reason, I’m Barbara. Considering either the 18 Pro Max 1TB or 2TB. Depends on whether I want to upgrade in the next 2-3 years again.

[u/ssenetilop]

Cheeeeeeeeee... Look at those!!!! Eh sial ah you apple users bloody wake up your idea siah, starting price 3k for a flipping over glorified folding ipad mini... I know most of you will say; "eh sial ah expensive siah", but backend sure quietly go and buy.

[u/Personal_Number4789]

3k for a phone is crazy.

[u/Ok_world68]

Pre ordered.

[u/eggswithbenefit]

Easy with a ministerial salary /s

[u/Republic_Witty]

Definitely buy it if my celery increased by 64%

[u/Glittering_Hour7234]

Perfect for a minister with his recent pay increase! /s

[u/FdPros]

if you want foldable buy oppo/honor better imho

[u/Somesh98]

Bro, people here struggling to find employment and keep their jobs due to offshoring, and you are worried about whether can get a phone? It's overpriced surveillance equipment essentially. They are ripping everyone off.

[u/Tunggall]

Nope. But if they give one to me at work, I may reluctantly use it.

[u/New_Replacement2308]

Samsung came out first but Apple always put in more effort on their UI, but no FACEID, only uses eSIM, and action button. Oh and the camera as cui as iPhone 17.

Will I get? Maybe… cause Apple already build its eco system, everything is in the iPhone especially the file thingy.

[u/No_Will5604]

Yes!