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5 publications · October 16, 2026
Apple opens iPhone Duo pre-orders at $1,999, with carriers also taking orders
Key points
- Apple began taking pre-orders for the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, on Friday, October 16, at 5 a.m. PT.
- Pricing in the US starts at $1,999.
- Orders can be placed on Apple's website or in the Apple Store app. Pre-orders cover more than 70 countries and regions.
- The first orders are due to arrive on October 23, the same day the phone reaches stores.
- The phone has a 5.4-inch screen when closed and a 7.6-inch screen when open. It is 5.2mm thick when unfolded, Apple's thinnest iPhone to date.
- It has a two-lens camera system with no telephoto lens.
- Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile are taking pre-orders, as is the MVNO RedPocket Mobile.
Summary
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The pre-order launch itself is confirmed by Apple. The carrier and RedPocket pre-orders were reported alongside it. Apple used its usual launch routine: a queue system, plus an option to choose a configuration and payment method before orders opened, which speeds up checkout.
Supply is the open question. One outlet said rumors point to limited stock because of production issues, and that the phone could sell out quickly. Another expects launch-day delivery dates to slip fast. Apple has not said how many units it has. Carrier trade-in deals and discounts vary, and the coverage advises reading the fine print before ordering.
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