Ultra Wide
13mm
ƒ/2.2
48MP · 120° · Macro
iPhone Camera Settings Guide
iPhone Duo Camera Settings
Apple iPhone
Google Pixel
Recommended Setup
The settings to dial in first. Open Settings → Camera and match these
Formats
Camera Capture
High Efficiency
Photo Mode
24 MP
Resolution Control
Composition
Grid
Level
Mirror Front Camera
Photo Capture
Lens Correction
Macro Control
Camera Control
Light Press
Exposure
Clean Preview
Settings → Camera
4K 30fps and Dolby Vision are set in the viewfinder
24 MP
Photo Mode
Detail from the 48MP sensors with clean low-light files. Resolution Control adds a 48MP toggle in the viewfinder; there is no ProRAW on Duo.
High Efficiency
Camera Capture
HEVC is required for 4K 60 and 120fps, 1080p 240fps slo-mo, and Dolby Vision HDR video. Most Compatible (H.264 and JPEG) drops all of them.
Grid + Level
Composition
Straight horizons matter more when the phone stands on its own hinge. Level shows when the frame is square to the scene.
Camera Control is the only camera button. iPhone Duo has no Action button. Press Camera Control to launch the camera with the phone open or closed, light-press to adjust Exposure or Zoom, and use it to open the Siri Camera mode for questions about what is in frame. Leave the light press on Exposure; with no telephoto there is less zoom to manage.
Essential Gear
Bluetooth shutter remote
Stand the Duo on its hinge and fire from across the room.
View on AmazonQi2 MagSafe power bank
Snaps to the magnet array when folded; two displays and 4K 120fps draw hard.
View on AmazonApple Pencil (USB-C)
Mask and retouch on the 7.6-inch inner display; Duo support arrives later this year.
View on AmazonBest Photo Settings
Lens, resolution, and format for six common shooting scenarios on iPhone Duo
Portrait
Portrait Mode
Lens2× (52mm)
FormatHEIF (default)
Depthƒ/2.8 – ƒ/4
LightingNatural Light
Tip2× is a 12MP crop; stay close
Landscape
Photo Mode
Lens0.5× Ultra Wide or 1×
Resolution48MP
FormatHEIF
GridOn (level horizon)
TipStand it half-open, hands-free
Night
Night Mode
Lens1× Main (26mm ƒ/1.6)
Night ModeAuto
FlashOff
StabilityStand it on the hinge
TipTry Night mode Time-lapse
Action / Sports
Photo Mode
Lens1× Main, zero shutter lag
BurstHold shutter button
Live PhotoOff
FormatHEIF for speed
TipShoot 48MP and crop, not zoom
Street
Photo Mode
Lens1× (26mm)
FormatHEIF
StyleRich Contrast, add grain
Live PhotoOff
TipShoot closed to stay discreet
Macro
Photo Mode
Lens0.5× Ultra Wide (auto)
Resolution48MP macro
FormatHEIF
LightAvoid shadows from phone
TipEnable Macro Control toggle
Best Video Settings
Resolution, frame rate, and codec options on the iPhone Duo
Recommended Presets
4K
24fps
Cinematic look
4K
30fps
Best all-round
4K
60fps
Smooth motion
4K
120fps
Slow motion (1× only)
1080p
240fps
Extreme slow-mo
4K
Time-lapse
Dolby Vision HDR
| Use Case | Resolution | FPS | Codec | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Media Best | 4K | 30 | HEVC | Dolby Vision HDR |
| Vlogging (Rear, Duo Preview) | 4K | 30 | HEVC | Dolby Vision HDR |
| Cinematic Mode | 4K | 60 | HEVC | Dolby Vision HDR |
| Slow Motion B-Roll | 4K | 120 | HEVC | Dolby Vision (Fusion Main) |
| Action Mode | 2.8K | 60 | HEVC | Dolby Vision |
| Time-lapse | 4K | Auto | HEVC | Dolby Vision HDR |
| Dual Capture | 4K | 30 | HEVC | Front + rear together |
No ProRes, no Log: iPhone Duo records HEVC and H.264 only. ProRes, ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, and spatial video stay on the 18 Pro models. What carries over is the Pro cameras' 4K 120fps Dolby Vision on the main camera, Cinematic mode at 4K 60fps with effects applied after capture, and 4K Dolby Vision time-lapse that you can shoot with the phone standing on its own hinge. For grading HEVC footage, start with a Dolby Vision-aware timeline or a LUT from Envato Elements.
Camera System
Two 48MP Fusion cameras covering 13mm to 26mm with a 2× 52mm crop, plus two front cameras. No telephoto
Fusion (Main)
26mm
ƒ/1.6
48MP · Sensor-shift OIS · Zero shutter lag
2× Telephoto
52mm
ƒ/1.6
12MP · Crop from Fusion sensor
Front Cameras
Outer + Inner
ƒ/2.2 · ƒ/1.8
12MP Center Stage · Under-display FaceTime
| Spec | Ultra Wide | Main (Fusion) | Center Stage (Outer) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 48MP | 48MP | 12MP |
| Focal Length | 13mm | 26mm | Not published |
| Aperture | ƒ/2.2 | ƒ/1.6 | ƒ/2.2 |
| Optical-quality Crop | None | 2× 52mm (12MP) | None |
| Stabilization | None | Sensor-shift OIS | Ultra-stabilized video |
| Autofocus | Hybrid Focus Pixels | Hybrid Focus Pixels | Not listed |
| Photo Output | 24MP or 48MP | 24MP or 48MP | 12MP |
| Max Video | 4K 60fps | 4K 120fps | 4K 60fps |
| Macro | Yes (48MP) | No | No |
Under-display FaceTime camera: A fourth camera sits beneath the 7.6-inch inner display at ƒ/1.8 and stays hidden until a call starts. It records 1080p at 30 or 60fps with Center Stage for video calls. For photos, use the outer 12MP Center Stage camera or turn the 48MP rear cameras on yourself with Duo Preview.
Key Features
Camera experiences the folding design makes possible on iPhone Duo
Smart Take
On-device A20 Pro models watch the scene and fire the shutter when everyone is posing. No timer, and nobody stays behind the camera.
New in DuoDuo Preview
The outer display mirrors the viewfinder so subjects check framing and pose, and the 48MP rear cameras become your selfie cameras.
New in DuoKid Cue
Plays Peanuts animations on the outer display to pull a child's eyes toward the lens while you shoot with the rear cameras.
New in DuoStand and Shoot
Half-open, the phone stands on its own hinge for Night mode, 4K Dolby Vision time-lapse, and Smart Take group shots with no tripod.
New in DuoStorage & File Sizes
How much you can fit on your iPhone Duo (256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB)
4K 30fps Dolby Vision Recording Time
256 GB
21
hr
~190 MB/min at 4K30 HEVC
512 GB
44
hr
Room for 48MP photos and 4K 120
1 TB
86
hr
Sweet spot for heavy video
2 TB
174
hr
Top tier; no ProRes to fill it
| File Type | Format | Approximate Size |
|---|---|---|
| Photo (HEIF) | 24MP default | 1.5 – 3 MB |
| Photo (HEIF) | 48MP | 5 – 10 MB |
| Outer Front Camera Photo | 12MP HEIF | 1 – 2 MB |
| Video (HEVC 4K30) | Dolby Vision | ~190 MB/min |
| Video (HEVC 4K60) | Dolby Vision | ~440 MB/min |
| ProRAW / ProRes | Not supported | HEIF, JPEG, HEVC, H.264 only |
Pro Tips & Gotchas
iPhone Duo-specific advice for getting the most from your camera
Fold to Stand
- Half-open the phone and set it down for Night mode, long time-lapses, and group shots
- Frame from across the room: Duo Preview on the outer display shows the live view
- Open it flat for a 7.6-inch viewfinder when reviewing and editing on the spot
Rear-Camera Selfies
- Shoot selfies on the 48MP rear cameras and frame on the outer screen for far more detail than 12MP
- Duo Preview lets the subject see the frame; ask them to check it before you press
- Kid Cue plays Peanuts animations on the outer screen to hold a child's attention
Working Without a Telephoto
- 2× is a 12MP crop at 52mm; beyond that is digital zoom up to 10× in photos, 6× in video
- Shoot 48MP at 1× and crop later for a cleaner file than 3× or 4× digital zoom
- Portrait mode on 2× gives the classic 50mm look
Smart Take
- On-device A20 Pro models fire the shutter when everyone in frame is posing
- Use it for group shots you want to be in; no timer, no running back to the phone
- It works on the rear cameras and the outer 12MP Center Stage camera
Video Limits
- No ProRes, ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, or spatial video; HEVC Dolby Vision is the only HDR format
- 4K 100 and 120fps are Fusion Main only; the Ultra Wide stops at 4K 60fps
- Cinematic mode effects apply after capture to clips shot at up to 60fps
Buttons & Battery
- Camera Control launches the camera open or closed; there is no Action button
- Touch ID lives in the side button; there is no Face ID
- Up to 44 hours of video playback on the outer display, 31 on the inner; 50% charge in about 20 minutes on a 60W adapter
iPhone Duo vs iPhone 18 Pro
Where the foldable gives up camera hardware, and what it adds
Feature
18 Pro
Duo
Chip
A20 Pro
A20 Pro
Main Camera
48MP 24mm ƒ/1.48 – ƒ/4.0
48MP 26mm ƒ/1.6 fixed
Ultra Wide
48MP 13mm ƒ/2.2
48MP 13mm ƒ/2.2
Telephoto
48MP 4× 100mm, 8× crop
None (2× 52mm crop)
Optical-quality Zoom Range
16×
4×
Front Camera
18MP Center Stage ƒ/1.9
12MP Center Stage ƒ/2.2 + under-display FaceTime New
ProRAW
Yes
No
ProRes / Apple Log 2
Yes
No
Spatial Video
Yes
No
Max Video (4K)
120fps
120fps
Time-lapse
4K Dolby Vision
4K Dolby Vision
Smart Take / Duo Preview / Kid Cue
No
Yes New
Display
6.3"
7.6" inner + 5.4" outer
Weight
211 g
254 g
Biometrics
Face ID
Touch ID (side button)
Storage
Up to 2TB
Up to 2TB
USB
USB 3 (10 Gbps)
USB 3 (10 Gbps)
Which one for photography? The 18 Pro is the stronger camera: variable aperture, 4× and 8× reach, ProRAW, ProRes, and Log. The Duo's case is how you shoot: the subject sees the frame, the phone stands on its own hinge, and the 48MP rear cameras double as selfie cameras. Same A20 Pro, same Ultra Wide, same 4K 120fps on the main camera.
Frequently Asked Questions
No telephoto, no ProRAW or ProRes, Smart Take, Duo Preview, rear-camera selfies, and 4K 120fps.
Does the iPhone Duo have a telephoto camera?
No. It has two rear cameras: a 48MP Fusion Main at 26mm ƒ/1.6 and a 48MP Ultra Wide at 13mm ƒ/2.2. The 2x setting is a 12MP optical-quality crop from the main sensor at 52mm, and zoom beyond that is digital up to 10x.
Can the iPhone Duo shoot ProRAW?
No. Apple lists HEIF and JPEG as the only image formats on iPhone Duo. Shoot 48MP HEIF for the most detail and editing headroom.
Does the iPhone Duo record ProRes or Apple Log?
No. Video records in HEVC or H.264 up to 4K 120fps Dolby Vision; ProRes, ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, and spatial video stay on the Pro models. Cinematic mode at 4K 60fps, Action mode, and 4K Dolby Vision time-lapse are included.
How do I take a selfie with the rear cameras on iPhone Duo?
Keep the phone closed and frame on the 5.4-inch outer display; the 48MP rear cameras take the shot and Duo Preview shows you the live view. The 12MP Center Stage camera above the outer display still handles quick selfies and video calls.
What is Smart Take on iPhone Duo?
An on-device A20 Pro feature that watches the scene and takes the photo automatically when everyone in frame is posing, so nobody stays behind the shutter or races a timer. It works on the rear cameras and the outer Center Stage camera.
What are Duo Preview and Kid Cue?
Duo Preview mirrors the live viewfinder on the outer display so subjects can check framing and pose. Kid Cue plays Peanuts animations on that outer display to hold a child's attention toward the lens.
Can the iPhone Duo record 4K at 120fps?
Yes. The 48MP Fusion Main records 4K Dolby Vision at 24, 25, 30, 60, 100, or 120fps, and slo-mo at 1080p up to 240fps. The Ultra Wide tops out at 4K 60fps.
Does the iPhone Duo have Camera Control and an Action button?
Camera Control, yes: it launches the camera open or closed, adjusts exposure and zoom with a light press, and opens the Siri Camera mode. There is no Action button, and Touch ID in the side button replaces Face ID.
Should I buy the iPhone Duo or iPhone 18 Pro for photography?
The 18 Pro for image quality: variable-aperture main camera, a 48MP 4x telephoto with 8x crop, ProRAW, ProRes, and Apple Log 2. Choose the Duo for the 7.6-inch display, hands-free stand modes, and shooting with the subject seeing the frame.