The iPhone Duo cases from Apple, Speck and UAG take three different approaches to protecting a phone that folds. Speck’s Presidio Fold is a patented one-piece case with a hinge cover that closes automatically, while the Apple and UAG cases are built in two pieces.
Start with how you use the phone. If you want a kickstand, the Apple iPhone Duo Folio with Kickstand and the UAG MOUVE XTE are the two options below, and our best iPhone Duo folio cases roundup compares 11 more. If you want a clear case, our clear iPhone Duo cases guide covers 10, and our rugged iPhone Duo cases roundup adds OtterBox, SUPCASE and Pelican.
| Product | Price | Discount | Why we picked it | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 UAG MOUVE for iPhone DuoIce | $59.77$67.53 | 11% OFF | Rugged for lessThe XTE build without the kickstand. | Check on Amazon |
 UAG MOUVE XTE for iPhone DuoIce | $74.34$80.12 | 7% OFF | Rotating standA rugged two-piece case with a 360-degree metal kickstand. | Check on Amazon |
 Apple iPhone Duo CaseSand | $79 | Current price | Apple's own caseA thin two-part polycarbonate case from Apple with built-in MagSafe magnets. | Check on Amazon |
 Speck Presidio Perfect-Clear FoldClear | $64.99 | Current price | Hinge coverA one-piece case whose hinge cover closes automatically as you fold the phone. | Check on Amazon |
 Apple iPhone Duo Folio with KickstandNavy Blue | Currently unavailable | Apple's folioA TechWoven folio with a built-in kickstand and MagSafe charging on the outside. | Unavailable |
Apple Makes a Thin Case and a Kickstand Folio for the iPhone Duo
Apple iPhone Duo Case
Apple’s iPhone Duo Case is a two-part polycarbonate case with a matte coating, with one part wrapping each side of the phone. Built-in magnets line up with MagSafe chargers, and the phone charges on a Qi2 25W or Qi-certified charger with the case still on. It is the thin, light choice next to UAG’s rugged cases further down.
Apple sells it in Sand and Navy Blue, and the Sand version is $79 on Amazon right now. The case has no kickstand, so the folio below is the Apple option if you want to prop the phone up.
Apple iPhone Duo Folio with Kickstand
The Apple iPhone Duo Folio with Kickstand is made from TechWoven, a technical fabric, and has a kickstand built into the back. You can charge the phone by snapping a MagSafe charger or a Qi2 25W charger on the outside of the folio or behind the open kickstand.
The folio comes in Navy Blue and Taupe. Its kickstand folds away and gives a range of viewing angles, while the metal stand on the UAG MOUVE XTE rotates a full 360 degrees. It is the one to pick if you want Apple’s own kickstand design rather than a rugged shell.
Speck Covers the iPhone Duo Hinge With a Cover That Closes by Itself
Speck Presidio Perfect-Clear Fold and Presidio Lux Fold
Speck’s Presidio Fold cases are one piece, and the hinge cover closes automatically as you fold the phone, which keeps the hinge covered from fully open to fully closed. That is the main difference from the two-piece cases from Apple and UAG in this roundup.
The Perfect-Clear Fold uses anti-yellowing materials and a raised edge around the screen, while the Lux Fold in Obsidian has a decorative finish where each case varies slightly. Both have built-in MagSafe magnets. Speck publishes no drop height for either one, which leaves the hinge cover as the reason to choose it.
UAG Builds Rugged Two-Piece Cases With Air-Soft Corners
UAG MOUVE XTE
The UAG MOUVE XTE is the rugged case with a 360-degree rotating metal kickstand, so you can prop the iPhone Duo up in either orientation. It has a polycarbonate back, a soft-touch TPU frame and air-soft corners, and UAG says it meets the MIL STD 810G 516.6 military drop-test standard.
The case stays MagSafe compatible and supports Apple Pay without removal. UAG gives the standard and no drop height in feet. The stand is what you pay extra for over the MOUVE below.
UAG MOUVE
The UAG MOUVE has the same polycarbonate back, TPU frame, air-soft corners and military drop-test claim as the XTE, without the kickstand. It adds a raised camera bezel and screen surround, and its two-piece construction leaves the phone free to fold.
MagSafe magnets and Apple Pay support carry over from the XTE. It costs $59.77 on Amazon right now, which makes it the cheaper way into UAG’s rugged build. It gives you no stand for propping the phone up.
The Hinge Cover, the Kickstand and the Rugged Shell Decide Which Case to Buy
If the hinge is your main worry, the Speck Presidio Fold is the case here that covers it with a piece that closes on its own. Our guide on how to care for the iPhone Duo hinge covers the habits that matter whichever case you choose.
If you want a kickstand, the Apple iPhone Duo Folio with Kickstand folds its stand away, and the UAG MOUVE XTE rotates a metal stand through 360 degrees. If you want a rugged shell without a stand, the UAG MOUVE keeps UAG’s shell and drops the stand, and our OtterBox iPhone Duo cases roundup shows the closest alternatives. For the full field, see our best iPhone Duo cases roundup.
My Pick Is the Speck Presidio Perfect-Clear Fold, With the UAG MOUVE XTE for a Kickstand
The Speck Presidio Perfect-Clear Fold gets my vote, because its hinge cover closes by itself. For a kickstand, I would choose the UAG MOUVE XTE over the Apple folio.
Questions About Apple, Speck and UAG Cases for the iPhone Duo
Do these cases work with MagSafe chargers?
Yes. Apple’s case and folio, both Speck cases and both UAG cases have built-in magnets for MagSafe and Qi2 chargers. Our post on iPhone Duo MagSafe charging has the 25W figure.
Which of these cases covers the hinge?
The Speck Presidio Fold cases cover the hinge with a cover that closes automatically as you fold the phone. Apple and UAG build their cases in two pieces.
Do the UAG cases work with Apple Pay?
Yes. UAG says both MOUVE cases support Apple Pay without removing the case.
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