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iPhone Duo is almost here, and our in-depth 9to5Mac review was published today<\/a>. While that review offers plenty of insights into iPhone Duo\u2019s cameras, if you want a professional photographer\u2019s take, Tyler Stalman\u2019s new video<\/a> has you covered.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s how iPhone Duo\u2019s camera system compares to iPhone 18 Pro, per Tyler Stalman<\/p>\n One main drawback of the iPhone Duo compared to iPhone 18 Pro is its camera system.<\/p>\n Not only does the Duo lack a Telephoto lens, but its Main camera isn\u2019t quite as good, and the Center Stage front camera is a step down too.<\/p>\n But many prospective iPhone Duo buyers might be wondering: exactly how noticeable are the differences between Duo and iPhone 18 Pro cameras?<\/p>\n Photographer Tyler Stalman published<\/a> his video review today. Here\u2019s what he says about the Main camera:<\/p>\n Most people are not going to spot the difference. They look very similar in most lighting conditions\u2026Even in low light, the Pro is better, but I think it\u2019s probably not going to jump out to most people.<\/p>\n Of course, it\u2019s hard to judge whether \u201cmost people\u201d will include you. For example, 9to5Mac\u2019s review<\/a> said the Duo\u2019s camera is comparable to iPhone Air\u2019s\u2014which specs confirm. And personally, I\u2019ve found iPhone 18 Pro\u2019s Main camera a big improvement over the Air camera<\/a>.<\/p>\n Moving beyond picture quality though, Stalman highlights how the camera experience with iPhone Duo has an edge. He explains how great it is that iPhone Duo\u2019s two screens let you take 48MP selfies, and when you\u2019re photographing others, they can see what you\u2019re seeing.<\/p>\n Regarding the Ultra Wide lens, Stalman says that iPhone Duo seems to offer basically the same quality as iPhone 18 Pro.<\/p>\n The Center Stage Front Camera, however, is another area where iPhone Duo lags iPhone 18 Pro. It\u2019s a 12MP camera, while iPhone 18 Pro and even last year\u2019s 17 Pro use an 18MP lens.<\/p>\n Stalman says to expect selfie quality similar to pre-iPhone 17 models, but with the benefit of features like Center Stage and automatic framing so you can hold your iPhone in any orientation.<\/p>\n Again though, the iPhone Duo\u2019s selfie camera isn\u2019t as important as on iPhone 18 Pro, since you have the option of taking selfies with the Main camera. But it\u2019s worth noting the differences anyways.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s the full video review<\/a> from Tyler Stalman:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Are the iPhone Duo\u2019s camera shortcomings influencing your purchase decision at all? Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n Best iPhone accessories<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/iphone-18-pro-vs-iphone-duo-fi.jpg\")
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