Shopping v8.180.1
Does AliExpress work on iPhone Duo?
It works, but with black bars. AliExpress 8.180.1 is built with the iOS 26.2 SDK, so iPhone Duo runs it in a phone-sized window on the inner display.
At a glance
- Inner display (7.6″)
- Black bars
- Outer display (5.4″)
- Works normally
- Built with
- iOS 26.2 SDK
- Version 8.180.1, read Oct 31, 2026
- iPad version
- Yes
- Layout already handles big screens
- Latest version
- v8.180.1
- Oct 30, 2026
- Duo in release notes
- Not yet
About AliExpress
AliExpress is made by Alibaba and first came out on the App Store in May 2011. It's #70 on today's US App Store top charts. It has 690,935 ratings on the US App Store, averaging 4.7 stars. Version 8.180.1 came out on Oct 30, 2026 and needs iOS 13.0 or later. It's free to download. Among the 28 shopping apps we track on the US App Store, 11 already fill the inner display, 2 are partly adapted and 15 still show black bars. By number of ratings, AliExpress is #19 of them.
From its App Store listing:
AliExpress: Your Ultimate Summer Shopping Destination Get ready to upgrade your summer with the AliExpress app! Whether you’re gearing up for vacation, refreshing your wardrobe, or hunting for the latest tech gadgets, AliExpress is your go-to marketplace for millions of items at unbeatable prices. From seasonal fashion staples to innovative smart-home solutions, we bring the world’s best deals dir…
On the inner display
Apps built with older SDKs are placed in a phone-sized safe area on a black background. Everything works; you just don't get the bigger screen.
In Split View
iPhone Duo is the first iPhone that can show two apps side by side, and every app takes part — including AliExpress. Open it on the inner display, then add a second app next to it. You can save the pair and come back to it later.
Duo-specific features
None confirmed yet. Duo-specific features include side toolbars, layouts that react to the fold, and content on the outer display while the app is open inside.
Evidence & history
App build,
Version 8.180.1 is built with the iOS 26.2 SDK
Apple runs apps built with the iOS 26 SDK or earlier in a phone-sized window on the inner display.
- : Not confirmed yet → Black bars — built with the iOS 26.2 SDK
Latest release notes
Version 8.180.1 · Oct 30, 2026
Get ready for the AliExpress 11.11 Global Shopping Festival. Explore seasonal deals, app-only offers, and millions of items across fashion, tech, home, beauty, and more. Add your favorites to your cart and turn on push notifications so you don’t miss price drops. Browse personalized recommendations, check verified buyer reviews, and track orders with real-time shipping updates. Open the app during the event to see the latest promotions, featured categories, and shopping features available in your region.
Questions
Does AliExpress work on iPhone Duo?
It works, but with black bars. AliExpress 8.180.1 is built with the iOS 26.2 SDK, so iPhone Duo runs it in a phone-sized window on the inner display.
Does AliExpress work on the outer display?
Yes. iPhone Duo's 5.4-inch outer display behaves like a regular iPhone screen, so every iPhone app works there as usual.
Can I use AliExpress in Split View on iPhone Duo?
Yes. On iPhone Duo every app can be placed side by side with another app on the inner display — developers don't need to opt in. How comfortable it feels at half width depends on the app's layout.
Why does AliExpress have black bars on iPhone Duo?
Apps built with the iOS 26 SDK or earlier run in a phone-sized window on the inner display, and iOS 27 builds can still leave some space empty. The bars disappear once the developer rebuilds the app with the iOS 27.1 SDK — you only need to update the app.
When will AliExpress fill iPhone Duo's inner display?
When its developer releases an update built with the iOS 27.1 SDK or later. We read the SDK of every new version of AliExpress within about a day of its release and update this page.
What can I do about the black bars until then?
Use AliExpress on the outer display, where it works like on any iPhone, or put it in Split View next to another app on the inner display so less of the screen goes unused.