The iPhone Duo pre-order window opens Friday, October 16, at 5 a.m. Pacific, and Apple will start delivering on October 23. Prices begin at $1,999 for the 256GB model, so decide on storage before the sale goes live.
Here are the facts you need at a glance.
- Pre-orders: October 16, 5 a.m. PT
- First deliveries: October 23 in the US and 70+ other markets; 28 more on October 30
- Price: $1,999 (256GB) up to $3,199 (2TB)
- Screens: 5.4-inch cover display, 7.6-inch inner display
- Colors: Star White and Night Sky
Apple announced all of this on September 9, so none of it is a rumor. The date and price details below come from Apple’s own announcement and MacRumors.
How to get your iPhone Duo pre-order in on October 16
Popular Apple launches sell out of the fastest delivery slots in minutes. A little prep helps a lot.
Sign in to the Apple Store app the night before and save your payment and shipping details. Pick your storage and color in advance, so you only tap through checkout at 5 a.m. PT. If you plan to finance, set up Apple Upgrade with Klarna ahead of time too.
The key dates are easy to mix up, so here they are side by side.
| Milestone | Date | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-orders open | Friday, October 16, 5 a.m. PT | 70+ countries and regions |
| First deliveries and store sales | Friday, October 23 | US and the same 70+ markets |
| Second wave of countries | Friday, October 30 | 28 more countries and regions |
MacRumors notes the two country groups may overlap, so check your own country on Apple’s site before you count on October 23.
iPhone Duo price by storage: what each model costs
The US price jumps fast as you add storage. The 2TB model costs $1,200 more than the base one.
| Storage | US price | Extra over base |
|---|---|---|
| 256GB | $1,999 | n/a |
| 512GB | $2,199 | +$200 |
| 1TB | $2,599 | +$600 |
| 2TB | $3,199 | +$1,200 |
Apple Upgrade with Klarna starts at $57.99 a month over 24 months, per Apple. The regular installment plan starts at $83.29 a month for 24 months. Those figures are for the entry model, and lease payments may not count any trade-in credit.
Storage is the one choice you can’t fix later. Our look at the iPhone 18 Pro Max storage speed problem shows why it pays to read the fine print on larger tiers before you spend extra.
What $1,999 gets you: screens, chip and battery
The Duo is a book-style foldable. Closed, it works like a small phone with a 5.4-inch screen. Open it, and you get a 7.6-inch display, about 50% bigger than the iPhone 18 Pro Max, according to Apple.
Both screens share the same aspect ratio, so apps should look the same on either one. The inner display has a nano-texture finish and reaches 3,000 nits outdoors. A titanium frame, IP68 water resistance and a hinge with more than 100 parts round out the build.
Inside is the new A20 Pro chip, built on a 2nm process. Apple claims a CPU up to 20% faster and a GPU up to 40% faster than the A19 Pro. Two batteries, one per half, give up to 31 hours of video on the inner screen and 44 hours on the outer one.
The phone is eSIM-only worldwide and unlocks with Touch ID in the side button. Apple’s spec list names Touch ID and doesn’t mention Face ID, which matters if you rely on it daily.
Cases, extras and software to budget for
The sticker price is only the start. Apple lists two accessories that you can order from October 16.
The Folio with Kickstand costs $129 in navy blue or taupe, and the standard Case costs $79 in navy blue or sand. A foldable is not a phone you want to drop unprotected, so plan for one of them.
On software, the Duo ships with iOS 27.1. If you want to know what that release adds, see our iOS 27.1 release date guide. Apple’s new Siri AI is still in beta and starts with English only.
Who should pre-order the iPhone Duo, and who should wait
Not everyone needs to rush on the first morning. It depends on how much you want one now.
Early adopters who want a bigger screen for reading, video and multitasking will get the most from it. Pre-ordering also locks in a delivery date before stock gets tight. If you can live with a later delivery, waiting a few weeks costs you nothing and lets early reviews and durability tests come in.
Apple is also expected to announce home products around October 13, per Bloomberg. You can read what is rumored in our Apple smart home hub report, but it will not change your Duo decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I pre-order the iPhone Duo?
Pre-orders open Friday, October 16, at 5 a.m. Pacific time. Apple says this applies to more than 70 countries and regions.
How much does the iPhone Duo cost?
In the US it starts at $1,999 for 256GB. The 512GB costs $2,199, the 1TB costs $2,599 and the 2TB costs $3,199.
Does the iPhone Duo have Face ID?
Apple’s specs list Touch ID in the side button and don’t mention Face ID. The phone also supports unlocking with an Apple Watch.
What colors does the iPhone Duo come in?
Apple offers two: Star White and Night Sky.
The base model is the smart pick for most people. The jump to 1TB adds $600, and unless you shoot lots of 4K video, you will not miss it. Pre-order the 256GB if you are set on a foldable, add a case, and skip the higher tiers.
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