An early Geekbench 7 benchmark of the iPhone Duo reveals it will pack Apple's A20 Pro chip, delivering performance on par with the iPhone 18 Pro. Pre-orders kick off on October 16.
An early Geekbench 7 benchmark, spotted by MacRumors, offers a first look at the iPhone Duo's processing power. The upcoming device appears to be equipped with Apple's latest 2nm A20 Pro chip, delivering performance levels similar to the iPhone 18 Pro.
This benchmarked iPhone Duo, identified as 'iPhone19,4', was running iOS 27.1, which is standard for pre-launch devices. It achieved a single-core score of 3986 and a multi-core score of 11067. These numbers align closely with several benchmarks previously collected from both the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models.
While this single benchmark score for the iPhone Duo falls slightly short of the absolute highest scores seen on the iPhone 18 Pro, the overall performance is consistent. Both the iPhone Duo and the iPhone 18 Pro models are confirmed to use the same A20 Pro chip. The chip features a 6-core CPU with a base frequency of 4.93GHz, along with a 7-core GPU.
The listing also indicates 11.30GB of memory, which translates to 12GB of RAM. For Indian buyers considering a premium smartphone, this high RAM count, paired with a powerful processor, suggests top-tier multitasking and app performance on paper.
Apple has previously stated that the A20 Pro chip offers significant improvements over its predecessor, the A19 Pro. Specifically, the company claims up to 20 percent faster CPU performance and up to 40 percent faster GPU performance. The Geekbench benchmark, however, did not test GPU speeds.
It's worth noting that while the core chip is identical, real-world performance might vary slightly between the iPhone Duo and the iPhone 18 Pro. Factors like thermal management, and the iPhone Duo's unique dual-screen setup compared to the iPhone 18 Pro's single screen, could play a role. These aspects can influence how sustained performance holds up during intensive tasks.
For those interested in getting their hands on the new device, pre-orders for the iPhone Duo are set to begin tomorrow, October 16. The official launch will follow shortly after, on October 23. While India-specific pricing and availability details aren't confirmed yet, the imminent global launch dates suggest we might hear more about its arrival in the Indian market soon.
