The iPhone Duo, Apple’s first foldable, opened for pre-order on Friday, October 16, and the initial supply was gone within hours. GSMArena reports that availability was extremely limited from the start. The official launch is still set for October 23.
iPhone Duo pre-orders: what happened on October 16
Pre-orders went live at 5 a.m. Pacific in the US and many other countries. Apple unveiled the device on September 9, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models. Outlets such as Tom’s Guide had warned that stock would be tight, and demand backed them up.
According to MacRumors, the phone goes on sale on October 23, with 28 more countries and regions following on October 30. If you missed out online, there is still a chance: Apple Stores may hold stock for launch-day walk-ins.
iPhone Duo price and specs
MacRumors lists these US prices:
- 256GB: $1,999
- 512GB: $2,199
- 1TB: $2,599
- 2TB: $3,199
It comes in two colors, Star White and Night Sky.
The Duo is a book-style foldable with a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch inner display, topped with a matte nano-texture finish. Business Today cites an A20 Pro chip, vapor chamber cooling and a dual-battery design. Cameras include a 48MP Fusion Main, a 48MP Ultra Wide and a 12MP Center Stage selfie camera on the outer screen. It ships with iOS 27.1.
How to still get one
Tom’s Guide suggests choosing in-store pickup if delivery dates slip into November at checkout, since stores receive separate inventory. Also note that Apple has retired its old Upgrade Program, so check financing options such as Apple Card Installments or carrier plans before you pay.
What it means for foldables
A sell-out in a few hours does not prove huge demand, because Apple has not said how many units it built. It does show that Apple’s arrival in the segment is drawing attention, even at a starting price close to $2,000.
The iPhone Duo is off to a tense start: pre-orders effectively closed, launch on October 23, a second wave on October 30. Did you manage to order one? Tell us in the comments.
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