Apple opened preorders for the iPhone Duo on Friday, October 16. The company’s first foldable iPhone is available in more than 70 countries and regions, with sales beginning October 23.
iPhone Duo reaches global buyers
Apple said preorders began at 5 a.m. Pacific Time through its website and Apple Store app. The phone will be available in the United States, Canada, China, Japan, the United Kingdom and other markets on October 23. Apple plans to expand availability to 28 additional countries and regions on October 30. (Apple)
The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 in the United States for 256GB of storage. Apple lists storage capacities of 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB. The phone is available in star white and night sky. (Apple)
Foldable design changes iPhone use
Closed, the device has a 5.4-inch outer display designed for one-handed use. Opened, it reveals a 7.6-inch inner display, which Apple says is 50 percent larger than the screen on the iPhone 18 Pro Max. The inner display has a matte finish intended to reduce glare and make the crease less noticeable. (Apple)
The phone uses Apple’s A20 Pro chip and a dual-battery design. It will be available with iOS 27.1 and includes Apple Intelligence and Siri AI features. Apple says some features vary by language or region. (Apple)
Apple limits some AI features
Apple says Siri AI is rolling out in beta with iOS 27. The company says the feature will initially be available in English, with additional languages planned. It will not initially be available in the European Union or China. (Apple)
References
Apple. (2026, September 9). Apple unveils iPhone Duo. https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/09/apple-unveils-iphone-duo/
Apple. (2026, October 15). Open up to new possibilities with iPhone Duo. https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/open-up-to-new-possibilities-with-iphone-duo/