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Apple has launched its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, priced at 15,999 yuan, entering the competitive Chinese foldable phone market dominated by local brands like Huawei and Xiaomi.

US · 2026-09-11

Key takeaway

Apple launches its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, at 15,999 yuan, entering China's crowded foldable market.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerApple launches the iPhone Duo, entering China's foldable smartphone market and intensifying competition with local brands.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onCompetitive pressure forces Chinese incumbents to adjust pricing, innovation, and procurement strategies, affecting their global supply chains.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youUS-based component and accessory suppliers to Apple and its competitors experience demand shifts and order volatility as the product cycle resets.

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Source: CNBC

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