Apple’s iPhone Duo is projected to sell about six million units this year, according to Counterpoint Research, but analysts say production capacity will be the key constraint. The foldable starts at $1,999 and can reach $3,199 with additional storage, while installment plans lower the monthly cost to $84 over 24 months or $42 over 48 months through Verizon. Scheduled for an October release, the Duo could help lift global foldable shipments 13% to 22.9 million units, while IDC says the segment would otherwise decline. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 provides a competing product, although its sales have not been shown to be exceptionally high. Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max could also attract buyers who might otherwise consider the foldable. In China, initial iPhone 18 Pro family sales were 12% above the iPhone 17 Pro, helping Apple reach a 33% market share as the broader market contracted 17% year on year. Apple’s latest quarterly iPhone revenue rose 22% to $54 billion, more than half of the company’s $100 billion total, while iPad revenue slipped to $6.2 billion. Apple shares are up 21% this year, and the company has a $4.8 trillion market capitalization.