Xiaomi, Samsung and Oppo challenge Apple’s first foldable iPhone

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  Apple’s first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, is due in stores on October 23, with pre-orders starting a week earlier.

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  Xiaomi, Oppo, Motorola and Samsung are among the companies competing with foldable phones in a passport-style format.

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  Xiaomi’s 18 Fold has screen sizes and an aspect ratio similar to the iPhone Duo, but is lighter and starts at a lower price.

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  Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 has adopted a wider design and starts at $1,900, $100 less than the iPhone Duo.

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  Oppo’s Find N6 emphasizes a slim body, a large battery and fast charging, and starts at about $1,490.

Who

Apple and rivals including Xiaomi, Oppo, Motorola and Samsung.

What

Foldable phones from other brands are competing with Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo.

When

The iPhone Duo is due in stores on October 23, with pre-orders beginning a week earlier; the Galaxy Z Fold8 launched in August.

Where

The iPhone Duo’s sales location is not stated. Xiaomi’s 18 Fold is available only in China for now.

Why

Competitors have been preparing for Apple’s entry into the foldable-phone market and are offering alternatives with different designs and features.

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