The iPhone Duo is a messy first-generation product, but it’s also fun. It’s incredibly expensive, starting at $2,000 for 256GB of storage and going up to $3,200 for the 2TB model. The Verge’s Nilay Patel and Allison Johnson put the Duo to the test, examining its software, the messiness of some apps, how it compares to one of its biggest competitors, the Galaxy Z Fold 8, and its camera, performance, and battery life. And more importantly, can you see the crease? Read our review here: https://bit.ly/3U5sPjN 0:00 Intro 0:56 Hardware and Design 2:28 Matte display 2:59 Under display FaceTime camera 6:55 TouchID hack 8:47 Software and Apps 13:31 What about the Galaxy Z Fold 8? 16:47 Performance and Battery life 18:27 Camera test 22:43 Other Notes: MagSafe, new cases 23:56 Final thoughts Subscribe to The Verge: https://bit.ly/3FT6n5S Watch The Vergecast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/40RFRkg The Vergecast Podcast: https://bit.ly/3WQDexZ Decoder with Nilay Patel: http://apple.co/3v29nDc More about our podcasts: https://www.theverge.com/podcasts Read More: http://www.theverge.com Community guidelines: http://bit.ly/2D0hlAv Wallpapers from The Verge: https://bit.ly/2xQXYJr Shop our Verge merch store here: https://bit.ly/4kPCmEc If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may receive a commission without exerting any influence on editorial content. For more information about our ethics policy, visit: https://bit.ly/3ZWTlLs
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All hail the once-a-year cinematic Verge review!
This feels like the early 2010s when there was so much development in smartphones and every YouTuber was putting this much effort into their videos
Wow, someone dumped a lot of production value into that video....
I’m so glad Apple’s return to significant hardware launches brought back Verge’s video reviews.
Another Verge video that isn’t a podcast? I’m going to play the lotto tonight..
This... THIS IS THE VERGE I LOVE AND MISS!!!
Is this going to be your first foldable?
This makes me nostalgic for the internet of 10yrs ago.
It is genuinely great to have Nilay back in front of the camera reviewing iPhones again!
20:24 This is apparently not true, on MKBHD's video he showed that there is a way to get the full camera controls on the front screen while using the selfie mode with the main cameras. And it even turns off the larger screen to mitigate any accidental taps.
Honestly guys it's been years since you made a good review like this. Miss Dieter, Becca and even Topolsky
0:49 my guess is much of Nilay’s complaints will be solely app related when many apps haven’t been updated or are awaiting approval.
2:24 that’s not the fold 8
This video is giving Nilay’s ‘iPhone X review’ from 2017. Classic. Well done Verge 💪
0:48 whoever directed the arms opening gesture with the motion graphics background 👨🍳💋
THIS. THIS IS THE VERGE
I feel weird that foldable phone existed for a decade, and apple didn't surprise me when they launched it, but i spend hours watching those review videos tonight and feeling so refreshed and exiting.
Hahaha! I knew Nilay would insert himself into this review! 😅
This video just makes me miss all the old verge review videos. Wish they would go back to doing them for at least some big products
Bloody love these incredibly well produced videos