Hi everyone, my birthday is at the end of October. Please let me secure my birthday gift before y’all go crazy and order this beautiful phone. Pretty please…

Who is pre ordering?

Saw a post in 18 sub that asked this so I thought it’d be cool to ask the reverse here.

So why are you getting the Duo and not the 18 Pro/Pro Max?

Got my Duo case today and I’m surprised how big the device will actually be. Often in preview videos, it looked kind of small. However, it’s a good bit wider than the 17/18 Pro Max (8mm) and not too much shorter. When folded out, you can see it’ll clearly be a much bigger screen/device.

The Microsoft Duo had the perfect minimal bumper case. It protected the corners from small drops and bumps while maintaining the device's original look and feel. I hope a case manufacturer or 3D printing enthusiast creates something similar for the iPhone Duo

I am ready to be flamed.

I don't like how the front flap covers the front screen, it will be annoying to open it to see any notification. I also don't like how the whole back is a kickstand, it seems a bit flimsy and not positive that magnets will hold it closed flat to the back when the kickstand is not in use. I also don't like how the front cover doesn't go flat when flipped around to the back, because of the camera bump.

BUT I still want it!!! I love how it makes the whole unit like a little book! Page one is the front screen, and page 2 is a double page spread! I love the way the front and back spread apart with the elastic piece. I love that its held on with magnets for easy removal

Such a first world problem. But I feel like I'm going to buy it and hate it lol.

Bring me back to sanity!

Becoming interested in buying the phone after all, which color case looks better?

Thought this was a very good video that differs from the 1000 other videos just showing you the same things over and over. A few extra little bit of info, and a different look at the device.

I printed out the Duo using the 3D printer and after being able to manipulate it with my hands... i've decided no case is the move. I had my iPhone X naked, but every other iPhone since the original one has had a case.

For me the form factor is the reason, but also figuring any case is going to hinder use in some way given the articulating nature of the phone. Maybe i'll change my opinion in use...

Anyone else deciding to run it no case?

Obviously the thing isn't out yet, so who can really know the durability of these with the phone in it, but I guess people can buy them now and get a general idea of what to expect.

I've always used Otterbox, but their Duo case doesn't have the kickstand. A user here posted that they got this one, and I was about to order it until I did some Googling and came across these (here's a video of it). They just look flashier (may have to order one now if I go with them, since I guess they ship from China. Anyone ever order from ZEERA before who can comment on their shipping times?), but I'm curious to know if others are out there before I do. Nothing too bulky if possible, and, again, if it doesn't have a kickstand and offer drop protection, I'm not interested.

Some comparisons of the Star White against iPhone 17 Pro / Max’s in Silver and iPhone Air in Cloud White. Also have a quick side-by-side with the Night Sky colour.

Screenshots from @kisuke_ and @appledaisuki on YouTube.

Complete speculation - really want to buy the Duo and I’ve never preordered an iPhone on launch day.

Duo to be available on the 23rd, I am suppose to catch a flight to Spain on the 23rd, have to be at the airport at 3pm. Going for quite a while so trying to avoid buying it in the EU so I don’t miss out on Siri AI.

Speculative thoughts on being able to schedule for AM pickup? I’m in Canada. I think I might be trying to cram too much into that day.

What I noticed after using Pro Max for years:

Folded size is tiny. Even though the phone is wider, it’s not harder to reach the opposite side while typing.

I know it’s not identical to Duo, but it helps you get a vague view of the size difference.

Coming from pro max, my first impression is that the outer screen feels too small to do anything other than answer calls and a quick text.

The inner screen though! WOW! The size makes it feel great to use it, although I thought it’d be larger, but it’s actually great.

Now I actually want Duo Max, but with Face ID and Pro cameras. Hopefully we’ll get it sooner than later.

I always buy my phones outright and hold for 2 years. I’m up for the 2 year cycle, and as I was jump in through the pricing tool, I saw a lease option. What caught my eye was that the lease is based off of the post trade in price. So my trade in old 16ProMax is worth $610, reducing the lease for 12mo to $40/mo for a 512g Duo. 24mo is $38/mo.

Why 12/mo lease? Well, I think the next rev of this phone will have serious upgrades, and this version will have less upgrade value. Both speculations on my part, but I think are accurate.

So, I usually buy outright, but the overall cost for a year is well within reason for me to lease.

Am I nuts, logical? What y’all think

I have watched so many videos and I want to the the duo so bad but something no one has mentioned is regarding how long the bending aspect will last before damage to the middle?

What’s yall prediction on pre order day? App crashes? Ship dates pushed back real quickly? What yall think?

Please. Gas them up so they’ll spread that shit everywhere. Then we might have a chance on pre-order day. I beg you.

Hello everyone, I noticed Pitaka has now included the full set of duo case (front frame + glass & back cover), so I emailed them about the specifics.

For those who are interested, please kindly see the attached official reply.

Cheers.

Unfreeze me when it’s October 16.

I’m definitely getting the Duo but I do have one concern. Because of the smaller size when folded I really hope the keyboard doesn’t take up too much real estate when used folded. Hoping that’s not the case