The iPhone Duo enters China’s crowded foldable market — and faces a price test

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Chinese netizens focused on the price of Apple’s iPhone Duo, as cheaper Xiaomi and Huawei foldables raise value comparisons and muddle the foldable's reception.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:05:24 UTC.

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