Striking comment from rival brand CEO on iPhone Duo's price: A waste of money

Apple's first foldable phone, iPhone Duo, was unveiled at a high price at the iPhone 18 Pro event. At this very point, the CEO of a rival smartphone brand commented on the device's price.

Nothing CEO Carl Pei, in a post on his Instagram account, stated that the $2,000 iPhone Duo offers fewer features than the iPhone 18 Pro yet sells for a much higher price. According to Pei's statement, this price difference is not proportional to the features the device offers.

Pei used the phrase "what a waste of money for the iPhone Duo." Pei's post stands out as one of the criticisms directed at Apple's first product in the foldable phone segment.

What Shortcomings Did Carl Pei Point Out?

According to Pei's statement, the notable shortcomings of the iPhone Duo are listed as follows:

• Using Touch ID instead of Face ID
• The absence of a telephoto camera
• The selfie camera being lower-level than the one on the iPhone 18 Pro

Pei did not directly address the cost of the dual screen. However, he considered these three points to be the device's biggest weaknesses.

Comment on Apple's Pricing Strategy

According to Pei, everyone is talking about the device's screen-opening animation, but this doesn't change the price-to-feature balance. According to Pei's assessment, even though Apple wasn't the first company to enter the foldable device market, it can demand the highest price because it is the company that pays the most attention to detail.

The iPhone Duo, which has a starting price of 229,999 TL in Turkey, will officially go on sale on October 16. For those considering buying the device, the lack of Touch ID, the missing telephoto camera, and the selfie camera quality criticized by Pei stand out as points to consider in the purchasing decision.

Consumers who want to evaluate the price-to-feature balance according to their own needs can wait for the device's official release and follow the reviews.