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Daniel is keeping his foldable despite software frustrations, while a new Pro Max comparison puts cameras and battery life in the picture.
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iPhone Duo Review - I HATE That I Love It!
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- 0:29Touch ID, button placement, poorly adapted apps and the missing telephoto lens form Daniel's main complaints.
- 5:21Weight, missing professional camera formats and concerns about dust entering the hinge add further reservations.
- 7:26Daniel likes the under-display camera, tent mode, Apple Pencil support and main-camera results.
- 9:08Build quality, the low-reflection inner display, subtle crease and stereo speakers explain much of the appeal.
- 12:03Daniel confirms he is keeping his personal unit and plans a one-month follow-up.
What makes a phone worth keeping when the complaints fill half the review? For ZONEofTECH's Daniel, the iPhone Duo's inner screen, barely noticeable crease and speakers make a persuasive case, even when its software gets in the way.
"iPhone Duo Review - I HATE That I Love It!" was the most-watched of eleven uploads this week, reaching roughly 78,000 views. Daniel works through awkward button placement, Touch ID frustrations and the missing telephoto camera before reaching the features that explain his attachment. "The biggest Duo issue right now is the software optimization," he says, pointing to apps that don't make good use of the unfolded display. The review includes a sponsored segment for dbrand.
The comments turn those complaints into a practical discussion. Several viewers point to a setting for changing the volume-button orientation; others discuss fingerprint-unlocking habits and Apple Watch unlock alerts. One requests a Duo-versus-iPad-mini comparison focused on everyday uses rather than specifications.
That buying question runs through the week's other substantial uploads. "iPad mini 8 - Don't Buy It Yet!" weighs Daniel's enthusiasm for its OLED screen against its refresh rate and price. Meanwhile, "iPhone Duo VS iPhone 18 Pro Max - 2 Weeks Later!" is drawing the strongest daily viewing among the highlighted uploads, comparing the foldable's larger workspace with the Pro Max's camera, cooling and battery advantages.
The channel's subscriber count stayed unchanged over the week, while current daily views sit a little below their usual pace. Nearby, LGR and The Tech Chap also had unchanged subscriber totals, while META PCs had a much busier week. For Daniel, the most telling verdict is less numerical: the Duo is staying.
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I would love to see your comparison between the ipad mini 8 and the iPhone Duo.
Not focusing on specs but real life uses and recommendations for who each is better.@miguelteixeira9173See it on YouTubeI'll wait until maybe the 3rd generation
@tomcas28See it on YouTubeIt lets you know on your watch that your phone was unlocked and you can lock it back from the watch.
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My standby mode was also glitchy in book mode. To fix it just put it in book mode and when the screen goes black press and hold the screen for a few seconds and then start swiping left or right
@majdawad5789See it on YouTubeMy spare Z Fold 7 may not have “true Face ID” in the way you mean it, but it has extremely functional and quick Face ID. It’s not as good as the Face ID on my iPhone, of course, but it’s plenty good.
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- Channel
- ZONEofTECH
- Subscribers
- 1,680,000
- Channel views, last 7 days
- 666,960
- Videos published this week
- 11
- Video published
- November 7, 2026
- Video views so far
- 78,305
- Views on its first day
- 49,196
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Which phone does Daniel compare with the iPhone Duo in his two-week comparison?
The week's comparison is titled "iPhone Duo VS iPhone 18 Pro Max - 2 Weeks Later!".