Apple’s first foldable iPhone has already become difficult to get in the US. The pre-orders for $1,999 foldable iPhone Duo sold out within minutes after opening on Friday, October 16. Customers in the US who missed the initial rush may have to wait until late January 2027 to receive the device. The wait comes as delivery estimates have moved back from the original launch date of October 23.
Apple iPhone Duo release date: When will it be available?
Apple opened preorders for the iPhone Duo in the US on Friday, October 16, at 5 a.m. Pacific Time, or 8 a.m. Eastern Time. The phone is scheduled to launch in stores on October 23, 2026. However, customers placing orders after the initial preorder rush may face a much longer wait.
How much does the iPhone Duo cost?
The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 with 256GB of storage. A 512GB model goes for $2,199 and a 1TB model costs $2,599.A maxed-out iPhone Duo with 2TB of storage comes in at an eye-watering $3,199, making it the most expensive iPhone ever made. For comparison’s sake, you can get a 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro chip and 2TB of storage for the exact same price.
When do iPhone Duo preorders start?
iPhone Duo preorders began at 8 a.m. ET (that’s 5 a.m. PT) on Friday, Oct. 16.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that buyers who purchase a Duo in-person at an Apple Store location will be able to personalize its startup screen with their name.
