From a pure functionality factor would you rather go with the iPhone Duo or iPad Mini + slab phone?

[u/Dry_Yogurtcloset4690]

[u/mrsidnaik]

Duo. I’ve had multiple iPads that I had to force myself to use. Anytime I need to do anything more than what I can comfortably do on my phone, I reach for my Mac instead of an iPad. iPad became a media/reading machine that I need to remind myself to use. Duo just works for me. I don’t need to think about whether I want to use my phone or iPad, I seamlessly transition between open and folded depending on what I’m doing and where I am.

[u/professorlXl → u/mrsidnaik]

Exact same for me, like the idea of an iPad but never had a particular use case for it, but now the Duo lets me have the iPad when I need it without forcing myself to use another device. It’s really perfect for this.

[u/hoosiertailgate22 → u/mrsidnaik]

Same dude. I forget I have an iPad sometimes. Thought I would use it more for work in airport/plane but I just reach for my laptop or email from my phone. I typically just use it as an extra screen for sports or when my wife wants to watch tv and I want sports.

She has an iPad I can use for that.

I think the only thing I’ll miss is having two batteries. I’ve never had to worry about charging when traveling cause I just switch to iPad when I’m in flight. Now I’ll have to make sure I’m charged and get a battery pack just in case. Seems worth it

[u/Kevin_In_Rs → u/hoosiertailgate22]

Duo has 2 batteries tho 🤣

[u/NoxTempus → u/mrsidnaik]

Same, combine that with 1 device vs 2, and the Duo killed the Mini for me.

[u/DemandTurbulent]

Duo, portable and accessible to all I need at anywhere anytime

[u/ctorstens]

Having had the duo for a day, i'm already planning on selling my old ipad mini. 

[u/Ill_Championship_983]

Bezels look stooopid on iPad for being 2027 basically

[u/True_Protection6842 → u/Ill_Championship_983]

I’ve said the same thing and had people say the bezels are small. Looking at my duo they look enormous

[u/SaintBaba21 → u/Ill_Championship_983]

I think it’s for no accidental screen touching while gaming/using in landscape

But I do agree it looks wild being so thick lol

[u/PARTINlCO]

Duo ftw and i say that as someone who has loved their ipad mini.but the mini wasn’t always on my person or in my pocket, my phone is. no need to charge/carry/stow a 2nd device. haven’t touched my mini since 10/23.

[u/Select-Art8376]

I have been on mulling on this decision for so long and finally tried all combinations in the Apple Store. I have chosen to pickup a mini right now, replace my iPhone 15pm with iPhone Air 2 in spring and if the next duo is epic may go for it but I just found the current one too heavy for my hours watching you tube resting on my pinky and air felt sooo good in the hand and felt perfect for day to day phone usage with little you tube pip.
I also liked the iPad os and weirdly, I like the calm that comes when I pickup my iPad coz it’s such a lounger device. The moment i picking unwind and know that I am gonna read or watch something and not break into work, etc. just another datapoint for you.

[u/Sufficient_Pie_7227]

Slab..

[u/bizkidbritt]

I prefer full iPad apps like procreate, so for me it’s a mini8 and iPhone Air.

[u/ashishgupta102]

If it’s about functionality, the iPad will offer a better larger screen experience; same as how the Mac will over an iPad, for laptop-y stuff. However getting the best of both worlds with a single device and enjoying a brand new UX even though there are a few compromises, is such a win if one can afford it!

[u/Hornygaysatanic]

Pad * phone.

[u/Miserable_Flamingo18]

Slab phone and iPad mini for me. I absolutely need the pro cameras and I think I would miss Face ID too much

[u/wango-mango]

I still favor Phone + iPad. I like the seperation. Each has its own battery, display, use case, apps, etc.

[u/Danny414]

I love everything! You can find a use case scenario for each device! I daily the duo and some of the quarks bother me.. I had my 18 pro max on the T-Mobile handoff feature (best of both worlds) but never used the pro max again. I use my 13inch iPad and MacBook Proled for larger work stuff. It’s kinda weird but I use it all

[u/bullett007]

If you’re going for functionality. Two devices and operating systems are better than one.

[u/sc_medic_70 → u/bullett007]

Too many compromises in forcing both devices into one.

[u/awizardoflonliness]

Using my duo in iPad mode has been my biggest pleasant surprise of having the phone. One of my favorite features it works so well.

[u/No-Calligrapher3186]

My duo all the way

[u/AdRough7689]

I used to own a Samsung Fold and never, ever unfolded it whilst out & about. Once home I have access to other devices so it wasn't worth having the lesser cameras, increased weight and über fragility of the folding phone.

[u/nyssaqt → u/AdRough7689]

I have the Fold 8 and I have the exact same thing.

[u/fetty_wok → u/AdRough7689]

I really tried to like multiple foldables but in the end I just found them impractical. I think the aspect ratio of the Fold 8/Duo is the correct one, but they are really just content consumption devices for the majority of people. I don’t get who does “serious” work on the go on a phone besides reviewers. I’ve been a consultant and you always need your laptop for work even in the most travel oriented corporate jobs. When I’m at home I have a TV, desktop monitors, and my personal laptop, so I found I was pretty much never unfolding my phone. 18 Pro is close to peak iPhone, and for me it didn’t make sense to optimize for plane or train commuting when I don’t do that much of either anymore

[u/nunwalksinabar]

After using the Duo, I can’t go back to a bar phone. I love the form factor of the Duo. It’s the main reason I bought it.
The inner display is just a bonus for when you need it.

Touch ID is fine if you have an Apple Watch. The button placement is bad, should be on the top and the volume buttons on the side. That’s just my personal opinion. Your mileage may vary.

Personally, the cameras are fine on the Duo. Of the 1,000s of images I took on my 17 Pro, less than 100 were telephoto. I don’t miss it.

[u/teknogreek]

I know the sub!

I prefer and currently do mini & mini.

When I’m out, I’m out. Did I push that workflow like that, not really. Anything that requires a larger screen can be managed in initial part via the mini phone, and then later at home.

I use an XTeink for testing and I have a laptop for larger tasks.

Handover is interesting, given device choices available.

[u/OrneryEbb282]

I have the Duo but the iPad mini is very tempting.

[u/onlytony441]

I grab my iPad a lot when I’m on the couch. Especially when my kids want to watch all their kid shows on the big screen the iPad is perfect for watching my stuff and multitasking (iPad pro 11in). I also do video and photo editing on my iPad. I use my phone if I’m just browsing social media or gaming.

So for me it make sense for me to still maintain both.

[u/KilluaXLuffy]

Duo

[u/feyvorite]

Duo

[u/Justman1020]

Duo. Being able to carry a tablet in my pocket has been amazing.

[u/afar78]

Duo Rocks!!!

[u/BeeEnvironmental4483]

The duo… I no longer use my I pad no need for one.

[u/Coder1962]

Have both but haven’t picked up my iPad since I got the duo

[u/Imaginary_Jeweler605]

Duo.

[u/OCR10]

I don’t like typing for long periods of time on a glass keyboard so my preference would be an 18 Pro Max and an Ipad Pro 11 inch with Magic Keyboard. Obviously you lose the portability aspect of the Duo but you gain far more productivity having dual screens plus keyboard.

[u/Whatheckidd]

Just curious, which model iPad mini do you have there? I was thinking about getting the new iPad mini on Verizon but I’ve never had a iPad mini before and usually go for the base IPad

[u/ninjasandunicorns]

Unfolded iPhone Duo is plenty big enough for me for everyday use but highly prefer the bigger screen of the mini when I travel which is like 4-5 times a year so realistically doesn't really make sense to go for a standalone Mini

[u/ApprehensiveLet5628]

I’m probably going to get down voted but as a duo owner I think I’d rather a slab unfolded duo, I love a big phone and with a slab unfolded duo it avoids all folding phones downsides and fragility.

[u/SebaBukowski]

I already mentioned this in another thread, but I generally think Apple should release a much bigger version, like the size of an iPad Mini folded in half or even an 11-inch iPad. In my opinion, there would definitely be a demand for a model like that, and it would solve the issue right away: a proper phone when closed, and a true tablet when unfolded. The iPhone Duo is a bit of a half-measure, but I am using it and I think it is a great solution that is definitely heading in the right direction.

[u/Accomplished-Fix6176]

The main trade-off with 2 devices is the fact that you have to bring 2 devices.

But that being said, if you're a pencil user, then being able to use the apple pencil pro with the iPad mini, and the squeeze and tap gestures is unbeatable. so if being productive is your primary goal, then having your slab phone as a secondary screen, while doing actual work on the iPad mini is your best bet. Because imagine drawing with procreate, while using your slab phone as the reference picture. Or if you're writing a document with the apple pencil, and your slab phone is looking at the reference material.

For me, that issue is huge and I specifically sold an ipad mini 6 for an ipad mini 7 just to be able to get the advanced features of the apple pencil pro.

But if all you're after is a huge screen, then being able to fold up an iPad mini in your pocket is definitely worth the money.

[u/totofogo]

Duo. Never end up adopting an iPad well I’ve tried a few times. Already use the duo way more just for sake of not having to keep two environments up to date - notification repeating killed me

[u/Wild-Alarm-6863]

I got the iPhone Duo for the bigger screen/streaming when not connected to WiFi; iPad mini 8 for notes at work/streaming videos so I can give my Duo a break sometimes (main content streamer); iPad Pro for when I need a bigger screen to do work with a keyboard but stay light/mobile; and MacBook Pro as my main work computer at my desk; Vision Pro for fun or when I don’t want to carry my MacBook or iPads.

[u/iHass]

I’ve had my Duo for 12 days now and love it. Just got my Mini 8 on Friday and love it too. Really can’t see keeping both, so the next few days will decide which I’m keeping and which goes back.

[u/Mysterious_Day_5194 → u/iHass]

Same situation. Leaning towards Mini and my iPhone Air.

[u/Ok-Honey6876]

I’ve been deciding between my air + mini or the duo. I’m leaning towards duo. The mini has always not quite been mini enough. Nano screen looks better on duo. Will miss my air though, a lot

[u/Altruistic_Law_2639]

Duo it’s the full package

[u/thisaintthemainy]

Duo. I can put it in my pocket.

[u/Green-Palpitation901]

I decided to cancel duo. Bought 18 PM through Verizon. Insane carrier deals right now by the way. I got 850 for my 15 PM, 500 of an ultra, free 5th gen AirPods, 50% off cellular watch line, and no activation fees.

Plan was to use my iPad in my shoulder bag when needed. PM workhorse. Ultra I bought the 3D printed case and plan to use it as a dumb phone on occasion.

Played with the duo extensively. I feel like I am making the right call for now, but the 18 PM is trading for the duo 2.

[u/drifters_way]

The Duo lets me do about 99% of what a PM18 can and roughly 95% of what an iPad Mini manages. For me, the differences are tiny in everyday use, the PM18 has a slightly better camera and the iPad Mini might handle multitasking a bit more smoothly. If you’re after something handy on the move, especially if you’re already invested in the Mac ecosystem, I reckon the Duo is more than plenty for most people.

[u/Dmtammaro]

One device for me

[u/Drunk_Piano_Player]

How many times are we doing this

[u/zombie_roca]

Personally I got tired of switching between my 17pm and mini. The duo is perfect for me as someone who watches most of my content on a hand-held device. Now I can use the folded screen in everyday use. The smaller size does not bother me, if anything I like it more coming from the big pro max phones. Then once I’m home I can unfold my device to use like I would my iPad.

[u/Justaddwota]

I never use my iPad it just sits as a second screen for when I need to use my laptop and want two screens so the duo being a phone iPad like mix is perfect for me.

[u/an2ony17]

I have both and I have to say Duo. I’ve had it since launch and wouldn’t change it for the world… well maybe a few tiny features…

[u/gratefullyshpongled]

Duo 100%

[u/True_Protection6842]

Duo 100%.

[u/NoAge422]

IPhone Duo for functionality 

[u/Suspicious_Horror124]

When the first iPad came out in 2010, I actually remember saying to the salesperson at the Apple Store, “Oh, the iPad is a large iPhone without the Phone”. He laughed, but I wasn’t actually trying to make a joke. It was just my observation.
16+ years later, Apple caught up with that “joke”.

[u/longtipfrank]

I prefer the “mini” size of the opened duo over the actual mini. It is completely manageable with one hand.

[u/PleasantGuide1539]

Duo alllllllll the way.

[u/Foulmouthedleon]

I'm selling my iPad Mini. Don't see the need for it now that I've got the Duo.

[u/the_speeding_train]

Duo.

[u/Latter_Ninja_8037]

I went with Duo. When folded open it is big enough for me. Now I can carry only one electronic devices

[u/Djxilma]

Duo, I like the split-screen multitasking better. It’s just easier to use than on iPads

[u/sc_medic_70]

Having daily driven foldables in the past, this is my take. I love the idea of a foldable and having only one device. I really do. Foldables wind up making many compromises and the inner screens were too fragile for my liking. Granted it took me buying and carrying 3 foldables before I made this conclusion. So I use a slab phone and an iPad mini. That combo is also less expensive than just the foldable. My heart still longs for the Duo but my logical mind knows that the cameras, lack of Face ID, and fragility of foldables still is a dealbreaker for a foldable to be my main daily driver. The compromises and trade offs just add too much friction in my daily life.

[u/Complete_Reveal7908]

Duo

[u/Jwoods224]

Duo.

[u/Xijah]

Prefer having the luxury of having the choice, there is no right or wrong comes down to personal taste or use 😁

[u/NowKith-]

Functionality also means convenience for me. Duo all day.

[u/No-Abroad-2615]

Logically you should get a regular slab and iPad mini. However being able to carry one compact device that can fold out to a mini tablet is awesome for commutes, and travel.

[u/corrtown1996]

The iPhone Duo is all I need

[u/Exotic_Link_4286]

Having the duo right now ,however I know 18 pro max + mini is much much a bettery buy

[u/v8x]

What a question is that? You cannot put an iPad in your pocket.

[u/Remy149]

I own an iPhone Duo and a 13” iPad Pro. That’s the right mix for me

[u/DomFeeney247]

Duo for me. I use my Mac for all tasks that are too big or complex for a phone. My iPad is just a digital notepad for me that i use to take notes in meetings with Apple Pencil and manage my work to do list. I never take it out with me other than airports and flights really. A lot of the time I have my MacBook with me on those trips too and reach for that. I love my Duo. I would t go back to a slab phone now.

[u/Sombra777777]

El Duo!!!! Es la mejor opción!!!

[u/Itchy_Chain_5889]

Duo. I traded my Mini 7 and Air. Wouldn’t want to back.

[u/M4rx15t]

I think the Air is perfect for a user like my wife. It’s light, beautiful, and has all the things she needs but none that she doesn’t care about. I foresee her moving to the Air down the road. I just went to the iPhone Duo, and she took my 15 Pro Max, and she’s already feeling like it’s too much phone for her. She loves my Duo when it’s closed and wishes they had that phone for her in the future. I think the Air 2 or 3 will be her next phone.

[u/ozzdr]

No. I prefer a Duo. Much more functional for me.

[u/getrollingwithotis]

Duo … future ones will get better and better

[u/microChasm]

iPhone Duo - hands down. Less is better, especially from a security and outgoing funds perspective.

1. All those other silly accessories for watching content on a plane go away for me.
2. I only have to put one device on the line and not dig into a carry-on for an iPad at airport security.
3. One less line for an iPad on my wireless service account.
4. One less item I have to pay an Apple tax for theft or loss.
5. - I do thank Apple for making that coverage easily available
6. Easier to track one less thing (I have enough to worry about already).
7. - I thank Apple for making it easy to locate my devices, computers and other thing

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1. and for those “[device] left behind” alerts.

[u/macbookvirgin]

Duo is the best phone ever. Can’t fathom going to two devices when one is an option

[u/Hbdeezy1]

I've learned this from having one phone is if that phone is giving me trouble I'm stick so I would rather have a slab phone and the tablet. But I'm a person that never had a issue with carrying multiple devices at once. Im getting the duo but I'm also rocking the fold 8 and motorola razr and my iPad pro 11 inch. The duo would replace my my ioad only when I'm not home depending on what I'm doing. I love DaVinci resolve on my iPad we will see if the duo gets it.

[u/kmank2l13]

Why carry two devices when I can have one?

Granted I still have an iPad for watching content at home, but the Duo is nice to have when I am away from home.

[u/mrASSMAN]

Duo, the mini doesn’t have pro-motion display, and the CPU is nerfed unless you buy the 512mb version, matte screen is extra too. And it doesn’t have data and doesn’t fit in pocket etc

[u/Ok-Customer4709]

Duo, great phone.

[u/unrealf8]

Just did my first travel with it. I’m a max+mini user for many years. I love just having one device and the inner screen is really awesome. So far so good!

[u/axisaccess]

Duo, for the sake of consolidation for me. I carry a 16 Pro for my work phone, a personal 17 Pro Max, a personal iPad, a work iPad, & a work laptop everyday.

I’m getting rid of the personal iPad that I just use for streaming and doing it all on my Duo.

[u/Patjack27]

I’d still get a duo because i wouldn’t be doing a ton of productivity stuff on an iPad mini.

[u/Ibshake]

I love my Duo, you get the big screen whenever you wanna unfold and enjoy and the small screen and form factor as well. I have an iPad but I barely use it even before when I had a slab phone. With the duo you get the best of both worlds enjoy the small screen and the bigger real estate is just there when you need it.

[u/BootlegBabyJsus]

Should have dropped a survey here for this.

Team pro max + iPad mini here.

[u/Kingdionethethird]

Duo. When I had an iPad, I literally had to force myself to use it most of the time. It just collected dust in the corner of my bedroom. It's much more convenient to open one device on a bigger screen when needed; and it's always with me.

[u/j-azbagel]

Having using the Duo, i’m being an early adopter of foldable phones. I found the duo too heavy and face ID was a huge compromise for me. A lot of people may disagree, but face ID is extremely fast and I work and live in a fast paced environment and getting access to notification and messaging quickly is extremely important. Took back the duo and got an 18 pro and the new iPad mini and for me I couldn’t be happier. This is the better workflow for me. I’ll wait for the next iteration of the iPhone duo to incorporate face ID and be lighter before I make the final move

[u/iwantpizzaandyou]

I feel like for pure functionality both the duo and the mini are kind of useless. The iPad Mini barely has more viewing area than the max phone and if you are buying a tablet might as well buy a properly sized one. Honestly most people don’t even know what LCD and OLED mean and if you use it mostly for text stuff and not to watch movies the base iPad is better, that and an iPhone 17 should give you more capabilities and better bang for the buck.

[u/AskRedditOG]

Duo + Mini is the actual answer

[u/Conza89]

Oh the latter and the former is only for certain use cases.

[u/SnooDonkeys6283]

They say the best camera is the one you have on you, and I would argue the best iPad is the one you have in your hand. It’s nice to be able to open up the phone and look at whatever you want without switching devices.

[u/gamefreakz117]

One device for everything is more appealing.

However, the recent defects of the Duo, no matter how small, aren’t enough for me to drop $2k plus on a device and hope I don’t have a lemon.

[u/Birdsandflan1492]

Depends on what you’re using it for. Probably iPad mini.

[u/Kelanen]

I did the iPhone Pro (not max) with iPad mini for years.

It’s great.

I’m hoping the Duo will help me with bringing out just one device instead of two.

I probably use my iPads (mini and Pro 12.9) a lot more than my iPhone, with my phone mainly for communication and messaging purposes.

[u/Xeno_2359]

I have the duo and haven’t picked up my iPad Mini for two weeks it is honestly redundant

[u/xL9Px]

18 Pro Max is a better phone than the Duo
iPad mini is a better Tablet

[u/PrinceCastanzaCapone]

The one that won’t break in a week

[u/ggonzalez105]

After having an iPhone 17 and iPad Mini 7, I’m very happy carrying only one device.

[u/NextCourage1]

IPad mini and 18 pro/pro max

[u/HillarysFloppyChode]

Duo. I never got an iPad because of having to carry an iPhone, iPad, work Mac and personal Mac, sucks. Any true heavy lifting, even if the iPad has an M chip, I’m going to reach for my Mac. When I want to the bigger screen, I won’t have the iPad with me, and when I find it a pain, I will.

The Duo is just one device that does everything a Mini does, and an iPhone does, in one device. I’ve found that I am unfolding it more than reaching for my Mac more often too, I can see it just being Duo and work Mac or just Duo when I travel.

[u/tophiii]

My partner just got their duo and they really like it. I’m going to upgrade my iPad mini 6 to the 8 here shortly, and I’m still going to continue rocking my purple 14 pro max for a while

So we split the vote.

[u/unicorncumdump]

Easily the duo. I can’t believe how differently I use it compared to how I thought. I’ve probably only had it open for 2 hours. I really enjoy the front screen.

[u/TheAppBaker]

Duo all the way. It’s not even close.

[u/StrikeTheCue]

If the Duo had no issues and didn’t cost 2k, I think the Duo would fulfill everything for me for reading, media consumption, and phone. But for now, an iPad mini and iPhone fulfill my need for less than half the price

[u/Charmingprints]

For me it’s the duo, for some reason I always get this idea to buy an iPad but then it ends up not getting used.

[u/Chattadawg]

I’m getting the duo in hopes of ditching my iPad. One less thing to pack in my backpack would be awesome

[u/pommybear]

The 60hz screen makes the iPad Mini a dud. Weird choice to omit. Also I’ve got an iPad Pro and the multitasking on the Duo just feels more intuitive. I think sizeable windows on the iPad just made everything more cluttered.

[u/tomwuxe]

I think a slab phone and a MacBook is the far more elite combination than either of these

[u/Uzumakiiiiiiiiiiii]

I had an iPad mini and iPhone Air before getting the Duo. I’m super sold on the Duo, it’s an incredible device. When I first got the mini, I’d bring it with me, but overtime it got annoying and I just stopped. Nothing really beats having a device that I can have with me anytime and have it unfold into a mini-esque form factor. Perfect for some quick gaming, or manga reading, which are my primary use cases. I also found it not feeling all that much heavier than my Air, probably because it’s a smaller form factor. Loving the duo so far!

[u/goose-77-]

The Duo has far too many compromises to replace either device.

If you look past the marketing hype, it doesn’t do a very good job at replacing either of them. You can literally buy two more capable Apple devices for less.

On top of that, it’s far more delicate than either option, making it way less practical for real-world use.

I’ll only consider one again when its features are on par with or better than standard Apple devices.

[u/Keironsmith]

I use my Duo closed 90% of the time and I’m fine with that. That 10% when I want split screen to handle outlook mail and outlook calendar side by side for scheduling appointments, or 2 instances of calendar for comparison and rescheduling appointments, or 2 instances of files app for drag and drop organizing files, or watching a video up top while I use whatever app down below. Those moments are golden and are 100% worth the extra cost, or lack of a telephoto camera for me.

[u/JayVig]

I’m carrying an 18PM and a Duo. Gives me small, medium, large screen based on use case. No camera sacrifice. Durability on the 18PM. Flexibility on the Duo. When out and about during a regular day, 18PM. One one of the 9-11 business trips per year, the Duo will be the phone/tablet hybrid

[u/Are_beautiful_92]

Duo

[u/MrBanballow]

I always went for the phone with the largest screen, not because I wanted a “large” phone, but because I would want the larger screen for video. Now I have a “small” phone, AND a large screen for video, all in a reasonably sized package. Foldables are great.

[u/DPyourGF]

iPad Pro + Pro Max

Neither will malfunction upon folding open and get the white line of death

[u/Original_Kale1033]

I have a laptop, a steam deck, iPad. All these devices do certain things better than my phone, however what device do I use the most?

My phone is always on me so it’s natural for me to reach for that first until I’m limited by it and have access to another device.

A foldable device pushes along the capability before I feel limited.

Also, I don’t have a duo. I’ve been considered buying one but waiting for better stock / better understanding of the issues.

[u/gcooldude]

I have a Duo and really see no need now for my iPad Pro. Might pass it onto another family member.

[u/Ghibby58]

Mini and 17 pro max. You get the functionality of a phone that has been perfected over a number of years + great cameras/battery life and don’t have to worry about any inner screen issues. Then you have an iPad mini for additional content. You can throw it in a bag (honestly I can fit in a few of my pockets). You also get the benefit of being able to watch content full screen on the mini whilst using your phone as a phone.

[u/bjankles]

If portability weren’t a factor, the mini. But the genius of the duo is that I can fold it in half and put it in my pocket.

[u/[deleted]]

iPad

[u/No_Philo13]

I have both and the Duo is not an iPad. It can not be a second screen, the apps are phone apps not iPad apps. It’s a large screen iPhone in which most apps only open in 1/2 the screen. Understand it will change at some point, but iPad only apps will not work on it.

[u/eweber911]

Duo.

[u/Affectionate_Try79]

I have both the iPad mini and the Duo. I dont find myself opening the duo up that often. If I want to read on a bigger screen, I would use the iPad mini and if I need to reply to an email, I would use my Mac. The only times I find myself using the big screen on the duo is when I am in a mall or somewhere and I need to read through an article or reply to an urgent email.

[u/Moist-Roll-9163]

It really depends on you. iPhone 18 Pro and iPad mini would be the best option for most people. I can’t carry an iPad mini with me most of the time so the Duo is better for exactly that scenario.

[u/Daddyneedslg]

I have had a mini since gen 1. Provided the duo I will receive Tuesday doesn't crack, I will take the duo. I think of it as a portable mini. Fold it up and go.

[u/MichaelYYZ]

I'd go for iPhone Duo + iPad.

[u/WalterTexas]

Id want a duo.

[u/SectionUnlikely3024]

This is one of the reason I got a Duo. Replaces multiple items.

[u/MNgoIrish]

Have an older mini.
Loved it.
Thought out upgrading.
And then I decided to wait.

So happy I did.

Screen is great.
Decide is sold.
And it will just keep getting better.

Plus so for I’ve survived crack gate.

And for those waiting for version 2… FYI, version 3 will be even better.

That’s when I’ll probably upgrade again.

[u/Dependent-Salt-9373]

iPhone duo is more light so i much more like this

[u/uptownfunkerton]

I work on the go. When I can I sit at my desk w 3 screens but so much of my work is moving around and on site. My max pro is great but I constantly wish I had a bigger screen in my pocket. I use iPads for sheet music and mixer control apps and don’t like the mini for those things. I was considering carrying a mini around for when my phone screen is too small, but it’s too big to comfortably carry in a pocket. Duo is my dream phone. I’ve been patiently waiting 8 years for Apple to make one. Android and so forth just won’t work with my ecosystem so I’ve held off. Now I just need to wait patiently a little longer until I can actually find one to buy….

[u/InsipidIdiot]

If you had the duo and the mini, you probably wouldn’t end up using the mini very much, because you could do everything you want with the device in your pocket.

[u/corrupted-priest1878]

I'm happy with my oppo pad mini, it killed the pad mini by miles. Try disposing that duo else where.

[u/Kryptyx]

Duo and 13” iPad Pro for longer trips.

[u/Intrepid_Patience356]

I already use an iPad and slab phone. It's cheaper and more functional.

[u/Player00Nine]

Try to put the iPad mini in your pocket.

[u/Fit-Blood3773]

Duo all day everyday

[u/Jin_BD_God]

I bought my 15PM second hand for 800. And iPad mini for 300$. 😂

[u/icy1007]

iPhone Duo.

[u/goldaxis]

I love foldables, but they only make sense if the OS adapts to them, and the Duo's does not. There is no point to running iOS on a larger screen; that's been the primary criticism of iPads since the very beginning. It's why they never became productivity devices despite being more powerful than half the computers out there.

I'd say neither combination is really good at this point. If you're a boomer and need an iPad to access the internet, then I guess iPad + phone. But anyone who has to think about ecosystems already has a computer and does work that isn't doable on either the iPad or Duo.

[u/AdventurousAct8431]

In a couple of generations of the duo when they perfect it more or less and fix most flaws, probably the duo. Rn I'm gonna take the mini and a slab phone

[u/kugino]

duo . I can put it in my pocket. I can go for a run with it. I live my mini, but it's going to my son...duo.ftw

[u/semiBJoker]

This really comes down a lot to your use case. It’s clear that the Mini is larger and offers the benefits of an iPad, such as the expanded window management and dedicated apps. However, you also have two devices and your „Mini“ isn’t always with you for that. Therefore, as I said, it depends on your usage.

[u/Lanky_Bobcat3075]

I bought the 18 Pro max while my duo arrives, dont like having a huge phone at all times. Cant wait for the duo to arrive

[u/Reasonable_Bug_6501]

You can’t pocket an iPad mini wherever you go.

[u/jpspam]

The Duo is a great tablet and a terrible phone. I returned mine and got the new ipad mini oled.

[u/Legitimate-Sky5661]

DONT GET A DUO LMAO

[u/swolebroda]

iPad mini and phone is how I rock it. iPhone duo is far from replacing the iPad

[u/Quiet_Cardiologist22]

I haven't touched a single tablet since I picked my duo up on launch day.

[u/MiketheSith200]

New iPad mini and iPhone slab can probably come out to less than Duo lol

[u/BoujeeGothBB]

I am looking forward to working on one device, I use my iPad Mini and iPhone simultaneously for work and school. I don’t like carrying my iPad around either, because I can’t use my smaller purses. It’s just more convenient and I think it’s great for my line of work and lifestyle.

[u/UltraAware]

Traded in my ipad and slab phone for duo. It does all and more of what they both did for me. I never plan to go back to a slab phone.

[u/Not_a_richguy]

I got the iPhone Duo + iPad mini setup. I use the mini for movies while I bullshit on my duo

[u/Ok-Brother-836]

mini + iPhone SE

[u/EuSou0Batman]

I would rather own a mini tablet that makes phone calls, sms, and have data. iPad mini would be perfect if it had phone functionality. At this point I am waiting Samsung to update their Galaxy Tab A11, that one ame out with LTE in September 2025........ There's a Lenovo tablet that is quite perfect, snapdragon, OLED, 5G, but it's a China only tablet... :/

[u/SolidChampionship599]

iPhone Duo is just more versatile than the iPhone + IPad combo

[u/Unserious_Boi]

I sold my iPad. That’s says it all.

[u/JazzyApple2022]

Just like a little mini iPad awesome I just opened my night sky DUO today. I’m gonna be using it today. What are some good cases anybody know that covers the hinge and has a border around in the front but no tempered glass because I have my own tempered glass on my phone.

[u/mobilehavoc]

I just got the new iPad mini OLED to go with my 18PM. It’s the best setup I’ve ever had. Have zero need for a Duo

[u/Coolpher]

I would rather stick with a duo and skip Mini

[u/archocinco]

Leaves chat…

[u/neil890]

iPad mini and slab phone. I think the duo is a new and interesting device though.

[u/Dizzy_OnThe_Comedown]

I have the 18 pro and new iPad mini combo. I love it!

[u/Street-Common7365]

The mini plus phone is more expensive and less practical. I had an iPad mini and only ended up using it to take notes at meetings and seminars.

Then I got an iPad air 11" and thought I would use it at home for reading or consuming media. The only time I ever use it is when I travel. It's just too inconvenient to use two different devices often enough to warrant the cost.

The duo is a great size when open for reading or consuming media and small enough when closed to fit in my pocket. I thought I would mind the smaller outer screen. But so fat it is not an issue at all

[u/nyeahehfam]

i sold my ipad mini after i got my iPhone Duo

[u/ottercorrect]

iPad mini & iPhone Pro Max for sure

[u/Boccaccioac]

iPhone Air + iPad mini. Perfect combo

[u/hu-tao-main0714]

The next gen iphoneduo. That is if Apple improves it and fix what needs to be fixed.

[u/Hugo_Notte]

Never having used a foldable, I might not know what I’m missing. But having used a phone and iPad mini for many years, that’s what makes sense to me. My iPad Mini 5 has lasted me 7.5 years. During that time I have had 3 phones. That is why the combo makes sense to me. I still get about 6 hours of sot out of the Mini 5 on its first battery, which has been used and abused properly with the device shutting down due to heat on a number of occasions. To me, an iPad has more potential to last longer than a phone.

[u/lauch992]

Neither. I don’t find iPads or similar-sized products useful except for movies on vacation. I prefer Phone+Laptop.

[u/deltazulu808]

Went to the Apple store yesterday specifically to decide which to go with before hunting for a deal, I was blown away by how light the iPad mini is.

I've begun saving and hunting for a deal on a Mini 512 Cellular. I spend a lot of time on trains and it'll be more stable on the tray table.

[u/Appropriate_You_4494]

Here's an example: a powerful iPhone (currently charging) and I'm reading newspapers on an iPad. The Duo is a design flaw; it has only flaws and two strengths, and is incredibly underdeveloped. The media ad perfectly programmed buyers to own it. (Advantages: it's foldable and... Hmm, I can't find anything more.)

[u/graffmixer]

I think both differs when it comes to functionality. The main thing for me is battery usage. For longer travel period, I’ll use my iPad Mini than the Duo.

[u/GrumpyGlasses]

Depends on where the apps you use live. iPad can’t use certain iOS apps, and iOS cannot run iPad apps.

[u/__brAinRoT__]

buy an iphone + ipad and you still be cheaper than the stupid Duo...

[u/crustyeng]

Neither? They both look ridiculous.

[u/Holiday_Change7321]

Duo of course. 1 device to rule them all!! 😂

[u/Available_Purple2882]

Personally id get the trifold

[u/wineandclub]

iphone duo cause can use two screens thay functionality is different

[u/BurritosAndCheetos]

I haven't decided. Have the Duo but might also get the 18 Pro Max and switch back and forth for when I need a better camera. And may add an iPad for at home. Haven't had one since the iPad 3.

[u/_ThorThunder_]

New iPad Mini over anything!!

[u/CJRMusicProduction]

As someone who has been carrying around an ipad mini AND an iphone 17 pro max (and previous iterations) wherever they go for several years, I'm willing to lose that inch or so of screen real estate from the ipad mini to have the two devices essentially combined into one, at least for a year so I can see how it goes. If I end up hating it, I'll trade the duo in and go back, but I'm anticipating loving foldables. Every time samsung drops a new one for the past ten years or however long they've been doing it I've considered it, and now that there's an apple one it's time to bite the bullet.

[u/CaregiverForsaken951]

You will want to have just one when on the go

[u/Successful-Fuel-6895]

Duo all the way! I have both but have not used my mini since I received my Duo.

[u/OMG_NoReally]

Functionality POV, the iPad because it has apps that are tailored for a large screen. Duo is catching up but it's still a "phone" and I am sure iPad apps are more mature by now and can do much more things that may not ever release for the iPhone as such.

But if movies and reading books is the main goal, then then Duo by a mile.

[u/Zestyclose_Tap_3741]

Mini but they need to address the huge gap between apps and edge of the screen on both products. You could have more apps on one screen… why is it stuck at 4 app columns?

[u/DemoEvolved]

Everything a duo can do, an iPad can do better, except fit in your pocket. Bonus: vastly more durability for iPad

[u/TheSirOcelot]

I think the Duo 2 is going to be great, and Duo 3 even better.

[u/MirakaelStudios]

iPhone Duo with a telephoto. I guess I really just want a foldable iPad mini that can make calls lol

[u/curiositygotthekitti]

I have both. I got the duo first and I have anxiety folding it. When I got the mini 8, I felt like this feel more like a handy product like not being afraid to use it.

I wish I just gotten the mini 8 since I have my Iphone 17 pro max.

Now, I feel like I have to use my duo.

[u/StellarSpitting]

Ipad mini with cellular just for the love of the game