Apple iPhone Duo foldable pre-orders start at $1999

Apple iPhone Duo foldable smartphone in star white and night sky

Apple opened pre-orders for the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone, on October 16, 2026. The device goes on sale in more than 70 countries on October 23, with another 28 markets following on October 30.

The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 for the 256GB model in the United States. Higher storage options cost $2,199 for 512GB, $2,599 for 1TB, and $3,199 for 2TB.

It comes in two colors, star white and Night Sky. Apple lists monthly financing from $83.29 over 24 months for the base model. The phone is eSIM-only worldwide.

When closed, the phone uses a 5.4-inch outer Super Retina XDR display. It unfolds to a 7.6-inch inner Super Retina XDR screen that Apple says is 50 percent larger than the display on the iPhone 18 Pro Max.

The inner screen has a nano-texture finish intended to reduce glare and make the crease less visible. The device measures 5.2 mm thick when open, which Apple calls the thinnest iPhone yet. Folded, it is 11.3 mm thick and weighs 254 grams. It carries an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.

Key specs of the Apple iPhone Duo

The phone runs on the A20 Pro chip and ships with iOS 27.1. It uses Touch ID in the side button instead of Face ID. The camera system includes a 48MP Fusion main camera and a 48MP Fusion ultra-wide camera on the rear.

Apple’s $1,999 foldable iPhone Duo just SOLD OUT in minutes.
Preorders opened Friday. Within minutes, delivery estimates jumped from Oct 23 all the way to late January.
Apple’s explanation: demand has been “nothing short of extraordinary.”
Samsung spent years refining foldables. Apple shows up, charges a premium, and the entire launch inventory disappears.
The ecosystem lock-in is undefeated.
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— Manmohit Singh (@ManmohitSandhu) October 17, 2026

There is a 12MP Center Stage camera on the outer display and an under-display FaceTime camera on the inner screen. Apple rates battery life at up to 44 hours of video playback on the outer display and up to 31 hours on the inner display.

Apple’s $1,999 foldable iPhone Duo sold out its preorders in minutes, and buyers now have to wait until late January instead of Oct. 23.
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— Yahoo Finance (@YahooFinance) October 16, 2026

The dual-battery design, with one cell on each side, is managed as a single system. Fast charging can reach 50 percent in about 20 minutes with a compatible adapter.

Early pre-order reports showed strong demand. Some configurations quickly moved to later delivery windows, including dates into early 2027 in certain regions.

The official Apple announcement lists full pricing and availability details: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/09/apple-unveils-iphone-duo

iPhone Duo pricing and launch timeline

Pre-orders began at 5 a.m. Pacific Time on October 16 through Apple’s website and the Apple Store app. First customer deliveries and in-store availability start October 23 in the initial set of countries, which includes the United States, India, the United Kingdom, China, Japan, and others.

Accessories such as a two-part case priced at $79 and a Folio with kickstand at $129 are also available. Apple Pencil support for both displays is expected later this year.

Pre-order your iPhone at the Apple official website here.

The iPhone Duo marks Apple’s entry into the book-style foldable category after years of rumors. The company has positioned the device around a large canvas for multitasking and media, with software features such as Split View on the inner display.

Supply constraints have already appeared in the first hours of pre-orders, according to multiple reports from buyers tracking delivery estimates. Final availability will depend on production yields and regional demand once sales begin next week.