iPhone Duo vs. Pixel 11 Pro Fold: I’ve used both, and it’s not open and shut

Apple’s first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, is finally here, and it enters a market stacked with competition. While many would first draw comparisons to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, there’s an argument that the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold is a closer competitor to the iPhone Duo. Set aside the $100 price difference, and you’re looking at two foldable phones with IP68 water and dust resistance, “24-hour battery life” according to their makers, side-mounted fingerprint sensors, some form of magnetic accessory support, and even in-house chipsets that enhance hardware-software synergy. Oh, and a camera trick for getting kids’ and toddlers’ attention when taking photos. What about the differences? After spending an intimate afternoon with the iPhone Duo in Cupertino this week and having reviewed the Pixel 11 Pro Fold well in advance, it turns out there are several notable…