The iPhone Duo 256GB is available at Mascom International for KSh 455,000, brand new and sealed, with an eSIM-only setup and two 48MP rear cameras. Newly launched from Apple, it is the company's first foldable iPhone. Closed, you use a 5.4-inch outer screen for quick replies. Open it like a book and a 7.6-inch inner OLED display runs at up to 120Hz. The A20 Pro chip drives both screens inside a titanium frame. Stock is ready at our Old Mutual Building store on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, where you can unfold the iPhone Duo and test it before you pay.
Built for executives, lawyers and estate agents across Kenya who carry both a phone and a tablet, the iPhone Duo puts the two into one pocket. Closed, it behaves like a normal phone for calls, WhatsApp and M-Pesa payments on a crowded matatu. Open, the inner screen gives a contract, a spreadsheet or a site plan the room it needs, so you read without pinching and zooming. With 256GB, you can hold about 80,000 photos or around 24 hours of 4K video before thinking about cloud plans. The 12MP front camera sits above the outer screen for clear video calls.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that sell grey imports of unclear origin, Mascom International supplies the iPhone Duo sealed, with a 1-year Apple warranty and a walk-in store you can return to. At Mascom International, we're seeing steady early interest from buyers who have waited years for Apple to enter the foldable market. The 256GB tier is the entry point to the iPhone Duo range, sitting KSh 40,000 below the 512GB model. Visit Kimathi Street to try the hinge yourself, or order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in the country.
Common Questions About the iPhone Duo
How much is the iPhone Duo 256GB in Kenya?
The iPhone Duo 256GB costs KSh 455,000 brand new and sealed at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. That price covers the 12-month Apple warranty, the USB-C cable in the box and pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 counties. A charger is not included, so budget for one if your current adapter is old. If you need more space, the 512GB version costs KSh 40,000 more at KSh 495,000, and the 1TB version adds a further KSh 50,000 at KSh 545,000.
Should I buy the iPhone Duo or the iPhone 17 Pro Max?
Choose the iPhone Duo if you want a phone that opens into a 7.6-inch tablet-sized screen; choose the iPhone 17 Pro Max if you prefer one large fixed screen and a telephoto camera. The iPhone Duo pairs a 48MP wide camera with a 48MP ultra-wide but has no telephoto lens, so distant zoom shots favour the Pro Max. In return, the iPhone Duo lets you read full documents, edit photos and work across a far bigger display. Ask Mascom International on WhatsApp about current Pro Max stock.
Does the iPhone Duo work on Safaricom 5G, Airtel Kenya and Telkom?
The iPhone Duo is an eSIM-only phone, so it works on any Kenyan network that can load your line as an eSIM profile. Safaricom and Airtel Kenya both convert existing lines to eSIM at their shops, and you keep your number. Telkom users should confirm eSIM support with Telkom before buying. In Safaricom 5G towns such as Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Nakuru, the phone connects to 5G where coverage reaches, then falls back to 4G elsewhere.
Who should buy the iPhone Duo 256GB, and who should skip it?
Buy the iPhone Duo 256GB if you read, sign or present documents on your phone every day and want one device instead of a phone plus a tablet. Executives, lawyers and estate agents get the most from it. Skip it if you mainly scroll, call and pay bills; a standard iPhone 17 does those jobs for far less money. Heavy 4K shooters should also skip this tier and choose the 512GB or 1TB iPhone Duo, both stocked at Mascom International.
How long does the iPhone Duo battery last on one charge?
The iPhone Duo is rated for up to 24 hours of mixed use, enough for a full working day plus the evening commute home. Video playback stretches further: up to 32 hours on the inner screen and up to 44 hours on the smaller outer screen, according to launch figures. Apple has not published the battery capacity in mAh. When you need a top-up, a compatible fast charger brings the battery to about 50 percent in around 20 minutes.
Is 256GB enough storage on the iPhone Duo?
For most buyers, 256GB on the iPhone Duo covers typical photo, app and document use comfortably. At about 3MB per photo, it holds roughly 80,000 pictures, or about 24 hours of 4K video at Apple's default settings. iOS and your apps take a share, so the real free space is a little lower. If you record long 4K clips for clients or keep offline films for flights, the 512GB tier doubles that room for KSh 40,000 more.
How thin is the iPhone Duo, and how does it open?
The iPhone Duo measures 5.2mm thin when open and 11.3mm when closed, and it weighs 254 grams. It opens sideways like a book: closed, it is 117.8 by 84.1mm with the 5.4-inch outer screen facing you; open, it spreads to 164.6mm wide with the 7.6-inch inner screen. That closed size slips into a trouser pocket. A titanium frame and Ceramic Shield 2 on the outer screen and back panel protect it during daily use.
Can the iPhone Duo replace a tablet for university students?
For reading and revision, the iPhone Duo can replace a small tablet for many university students. The 7.6-inch inner screen shows a full PDF page of lecture notes or a journal article without constant zooming. Students at Strathmore, USIU or the University of Nairobi can carry one device to lectures instead of two. The catch is cost: at KSh 455,000, a separate phone and tablet cost far less, so this suits students whose budget is already settled.
Technical Specifications
Display and Screens
- 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR OLED inner screen — open the phone and get a tablet-sized view for documents, maps and films.
- 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR outer screen — reply to messages and take calls without unfolding the phone at all.
- Up to 120Hz refresh rate on both screens — the image redraws up to 120 times a second, so scrolling looks smooth.
- OLED panels — each pixel makes its own light, so blacks look deep and text stands out with high contrast.
- Ceramic Shield 2 on the outer screen — toughened cover glass that helps the screen you use most survive daily knocks.
Processor and Software
- Apple A20 Pro chip — the processor that runs every app, photo edit and video export on both screens.
- Pro-class performance — handles heavy jobs such as 4K video editing, large spreadsheets and long gaming sessions without strain.
- Runs iOS — the same system as other iPhones, so apps, iCloud backups and WhatsApp chats move across easily.
- Regular Apple security updates — new iOS versions and patches keep your banking apps and email protected for years.
- Creative app support — photo editors, video editors and design apps get far more working room on the inner screen.
Memory and Storage
- 256GB built-in storage — about 80,000 photos at roughly 3MB each before you need any paid cloud plan.
- About 24 hours of 4K video — at Apple's default 4K setting of about 170MB per minute of recording.
- About 70 hours of 1080p video — at roughly 60MB per minute, enough for years of family clips.
- No memory card slot — iPhones do not take microSD cards, so choose your storage tier at purchase.
- Four storage tiers of 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB — this tier sits KSh 40,000 below the 512GB.
Camera System
- 48MP wide main camera — detailed everyday shots with room to crop later without the picture falling apart.
- 48MP ultra-wide camera — fits whole groups, rooms and buildings into one frame when you cannot step back.
- 12MP front camera above the outer screen — selfies and video calls while the phone stays closed.
- Under-display FaceTime camera on the inner screen — the lens hides beneath the display, so the open screen has no notch.
- No telephoto lens — zoom crops the 48MP image, so far-off subjects lose some detail.
Battery and Charging
- Up to 24 hours of mixed use — calls, email, maps and photos from morning through late evening.
- Up to 32 hours of video on the inner screen — several full films on a long journey.
- Up to 44 hours of video on the outer screen — the smaller display draws less power.
- About 50 percent in around 20 minutes — with a compatible fast charger, sold separately.
- USB-C charging port — the same cable fits most current laptops, Android phones and power banks.
Connectivity, Security and Build
- eSIM only — no physical SIM tray; your mobile line downloads as a digital profile from your network.
- 5G support — connects to Safaricom 5G where coverage exists, with 4G on Airtel Kenya and Telkom elsewhere.
- Touch ID in the side button — your fingerprint unlocks the phone and approves payments, open or closed.
- IP68 rating — sealed against dust and protected against water immersion during everyday accidents.
- Titanium frame at 254 grams — a stiff, light metal around the hinge, with Ceramic Shield 2 on the back.
Package Contents
The iPhone Duo 256GB arrives in Apple's sealed retail box, which you can open in front of our staff at the Kimathi Street store. Inside you get the iPhone Duo itself and a USB-C charging cable. Apple does not include a power adapter or EarPods, so plan for a USB-C fast charger if you want the quick top-up to half battery. Mascom International sells compatible chargers, power banks and protective cases separately, and we can pair one with your order.
Warranty
The iPhone Duo ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, which is the standard 1-year Apple warranty, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Bring any warranty claim, with your receipt, to our service desk at the Nairobi CBD store, and our team handles the process from there.
Where to Buy the iPhone Duo in Kenya
The iPhone Duo 256GB is on the shelf at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and you are welcome to open and close the phone, test both screens and try the cameras before paying. Apple offers it in Night Sky and Star White; message us to confirm which colour is in stock today.
Reach our sales team directly:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver with pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, while Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and other major towns receive theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every unit is backed by the 12-month warranty above. You get honest specifications, accurate pricing and a team that stays reachable long after the sale.
