
Apple's Foldable iPhone Duo Debuts Amid China's Price-Sensitive Foldables Arena
Apple rolls out its first foldable, the iPhone Duo, in China at 15,999 yuan ($2,230), placing it in a crowded field with rivals like Huawei’s Mate XT2 and Xiaomi’s 18 Fold. Early reactions in Chinese social media focus on price and the device’s lack of a physical SIM slot, with some buyers saying they’ll wait for a second generation. China is a key growth region for Apple (about 17% of revenue). Huawei led China’s smartphone market in Q1–Q2, while globally Samsung leads foldables with roughly 32% share, ahead of Apple (~25%) and Huawei (~24%). Pre-orders begin Oct. 16 and sales on Oct. 23.




