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Since the original Samsung Galaxy Z Fold launched, all I've wanted is a foldable iPhone . All along, I've said that once Apple releases one, I'd be lined up on day one to buy it.

Release one Apple did; buy one I did not.

The pre-order date came, and I even live-blogged how quickly they were selling out , all while my Apple Card stayed firmly planted in my digital wallet . Something fizzled out in my brain, and I decided this wasn't the right time — or the right phone — for me.

Why the change of heart? At first, I didn't give it much thought, but now that the dust has settled, I've had a chance to look at seven reasons I passed on the iPhone Duo . On their own, none is a true dealbreaker, but together, they were enough to get me to hold off on the phone I've waited more than five years for. At least for now.

$2,000 price tag

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This is the big, obvious reason to pass on the iPhone Duo. The phone starts at $1,999 for the base model and goes up from there.…